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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,915.62, 16,359.73 and 4,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,915.62, 16,359.73 and 4,668.30 is: 6,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,915.62 : 16,359.73 = 4,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,915.62/16,359.73 = 4,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,915.62x = 16,359.73 × 4,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,915.62x = 76,372,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,372,127.56/10,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.59

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