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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,931.93, 16,397.86 and 4,687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,931.93, 16,397.86 and 4,687.90 is: 7,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,931.93 : 16,397.86 = 4,687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,931.93/16,397.86 = 4,687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,931.93x = 16,397.86 × 4,687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,931.93x = 76,871,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,871,527.89/10,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.83

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