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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.25, 16,495.88 and 4,841.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.25, 16,495.88 and 4,841.25 is: 7,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.25 : 16,495.88 = 4,841.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.25/16,495.88 = 4,841.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.25x = 16,495.88 × 4,841.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.25x = 79,860,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860,654.84/10,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.88

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