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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.61, 16,455.76 and 4,729.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.61, 16,455.76 and 4,729.73 is: 7,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.61 : 16,455.76 = 4,729.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.61/16,455.76 = 4,729.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.61x = 16,455.76 × 4,729.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.61x = 77,831,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,831,207.64/10,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.58

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