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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.62, 16,392.43 and 4,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.62, 16,392.43 and 4,688.96 is: 7,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.62 : 16,392.43 = 4,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.62/16,392.43 = 4,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.62x = 16,392.43 × 4,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.62x = 76,863,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863,378.33/10,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.93

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