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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.32, 16,277.88 and 4,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.32, 16,277.88 and 4,698.96 is: 7,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.32 : 16,277.88 = 4,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.32/16,277.88 = 4,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.32x = 16,277.88 × 4,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.32x = 76,489,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,489,107.00/10,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.29

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