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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.02, 16,005.28 and 6,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.02, 16,005.28 and 6,276.20 is: 9,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.02 : 16,005.28 = 6,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.02/16,005.28 = 6,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.02x = 16,005.28 × 6,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.02x = 100,452,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,452,338.34/10,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.21

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