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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.40, 16,089.60 and 6,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.40, 16,089.60 and 6,348.80 is: 9,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.40 : 16,089.60 = 6,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.40/16,089.60 = 6,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.40x = 16,089.60 × 6,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.40x = 102,149,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,149,652.48/10,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.20

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