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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926.23, 16,376.58 and 5,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926.23, 16,376.58 and 5,076 is: 7,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926.23 : 16,376.58 = 5,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926.23/16,376.58 = 5,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926.23x = 16,376.58 × 5,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926.23x = 83,127,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,127,520.08/10,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.07

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