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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.42, 16,119.36 and 6,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.42, 16,119.36 and 6,332.08 is: 9,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.42 : 16,119.36 = 6,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.42/16,119.36 = 6,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.42x = 16,119.36 × 6,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.42x = 102,069,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069,077.07/10,746.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.96

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