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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.32, 16,453.80 and 4,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.32, 16,453.80 and 4,806 is: 7,210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.32 : 16,453.80 = 4,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.32/16,453.80 = 4,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.32x = 16,453.80 × 4,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.32x = 79,076,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,076,962.80/10,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.89

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