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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.35, 16,372.80 and 4,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.35, 16,372.80 and 4,677 is: 7,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.35 : 16,372.80 = 4,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.35/16,372.80 = 4,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.35x = 16,372.80 × 4,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.35x = 76,575,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,575,585.60/10,924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.62

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