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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.92, 16,303.98 and 4,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.92, 16,303.98 and 4,627.82 is: 6,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.92 : 16,303.98 = 4,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.92/16,303.98 = 4,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.92x = 16,303.98 × 4,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.92x = 75,451,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,451,884.72/10,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.62

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