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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.83, 16,326.99 and 4,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.83, 16,326.99 and 4,979.70 is: 7,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.83 : 16,326.99 = 4,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.83/16,326.99 = 4,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.83x = 16,326.99 × 4,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.83x = 81,303,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,303,512.10/10,897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.52

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