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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.83, 16,494.10 and 4,758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.83, 16,494.10 and 4,758.36 is: 7,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.83 : 16,494.10 = 4,758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.83/16,494.10 = 4,758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.83x = 16,494.10 × 4,758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.83x = 78,484,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484,865.68/10,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.75

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