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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.35, 16,356.68 and 4,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.35, 16,356.68 and 4,663.38 is: 6,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.35 : 16,356.68 = 4,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.35/16,356.68 = 4,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.35x = 16,356.68 × 4,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.35x = 76,277,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,277,414.38/10,903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.78

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