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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.31, 16,462.41 and 5,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.31, 16,462.41 and 5,126.73 is: 7,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.31 : 16,462.41 = 5,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.31/16,462.41 = 5,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.31x = 16,462.41 × 5,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.31x = 84,398,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398,331.22/10,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.24

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