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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.54, 16,359.86 and 4,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.54, 16,359.86 and 4,665.46 is: 6,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.54 : 16,359.86 = 4,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.54/16,359.86 = 4,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.54x = 16,359.86 × 4,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.54x = 76,326,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,272.44/10,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.93

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