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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.13, 16,497.20 and 4,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.13, 16,497.20 and 4,842.13 is: 7,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.13 : 16,497.20 = 4,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.13/16,497.20 = 4,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.13x = 16,497.20 × 4,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.13x = 79,881,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,881,587.04/10,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.20

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