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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,763.53, 16,169.59 and 6,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,763.53, 16,169.59 and 6,383.86 is: 9,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,763.53 : 16,169.59 = 6,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,763.53/16,169.59 = 6,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,763.53x = 16,169.59 × 6,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,763.53x = 103,224,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,224,398.82/10,763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.20

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