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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.65, 16,283.43 and 4,614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.65, 16,283.43 and 4,614.69 is: 6,922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.65 : 16,283.43 = 4,614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.65/16,283.43 = 4,614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.65x = 16,283.43 × 4,614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.65x = 75,142,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,142,981.59/10,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.02

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