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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,913.68, 16,356.83 and 4,666.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,913.68, 16,356.83 and 4,666.35 is: 6,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,913.68 : 16,356.83 = 4,666.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,913.68/16,356.83 = 4,666.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,913.68x = 16,356.83 × 4,666.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,913.68x = 76,326,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,670.34/10,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.67

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