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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.91, 16,356.42 and 4,980.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.91, 16,356.42 and 4,980.69 is: 7,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.91 : 16,356.42 = 4,980.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.91/16,356.42 = 4,980.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.91x = 16,356.42 × 4,980.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.91x = 81,466,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,466,257.53/10,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.13

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