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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,763.08, 16,147.50 and 6,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,763.08, 16,147.50 and 6,149.32 is: 9,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,763.08 : 16,147.50 = 6,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,763.08/16,147.50 = 6,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,763.08x = 16,147.50 × 6,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,763.08x = 99,296,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,296,144.70/10,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.63

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