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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.96, 16,294.35 and 4,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.96, 16,294.35 and 4,621.26 is: 6,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.96 : 16,294.35 = 4,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.96/16,294.35 = 4,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.96x = 16,294.35 × 4,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.96x = 75,300,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300,427.88/10,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.13

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