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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,917.63, 16,362.74 and 4,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,917.63, 16,362.74 and 4,670.30 is: 6,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,917.63 : 16,362.74 = 4,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,917.63/16,362.74 = 4,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,917.63x = 16,362.74 × 4,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,917.63x = 76,418,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,418,904.62/10,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.59

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