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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996, 16,492.08 and 4,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996, 16,492.08 and 4,068.64 is: 6,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996 : 16,492.08 = 4,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996/16,492.08 = 4,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996x = 16,492.08 × 4,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996x = 67,100,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100,336.37/10,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.25

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