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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,923.57, 16,371.68 and 4,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,923.57, 16,371.68 and 4,676.22 is: 7,008.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,923.57 : 16,371.68 = 4,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,923.57/16,371.68 = 4,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,923.57x = 16,371.68 × 4,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,923.57x = 76,557,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,557,554.07/10,923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.47

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