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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,970.83, 16,457.96 and 4,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,970.83, 16,457.96 and 4,732.62 is: 7,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,970.83 : 16,457.96 = 4,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,970.83/16,457.96 = 4,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,970.83x = 16,457.96 × 4,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,970.83x = 77,889,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,889,270.66/10,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.67

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