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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.21, 16,450.35 and 3,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.21, 16,450.35 and 3,068.72 is: 4,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.21 : 16,450.35 = 3,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.21/16,450.35 = 3,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.21x = 16,450.35 × 3,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.21x = 50,481,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,481,518.05/10,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.37

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