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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.83, 16,007.97 and 6,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.83, 16,007.97 and 6,236.87 is: 9,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.83 : 16,007.97 = 6,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.83/16,007.97 = 6,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.83x = 16,007.97 × 6,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.83x = 99,839,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,839,627.85/10,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.06

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