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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.77, 16,306.16 and 5,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.77, 16,306.16 and 5,675.43 is: 8,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.77 : 16,306.16 = 5,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.77/16,306.16 = 5,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.77x = 16,306.16 × 5,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.77x = 92,544,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,544,469.65/10,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.15

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