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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.83, 16,127.50 and 6,592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.83, 16,127.50 and 6,592.94 is: 9,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.83 : 16,127.50 = 6,592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.83/16,127.50 = 6,592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.83x = 16,127.50 × 6,592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.83x = 106,327,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,327,639.85/10,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.70

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