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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.60, 16,147.32 and 6,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.60, 16,147.32 and 6,082.56 is: 9,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.60 : 16,147.32 = 6,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.60/16,147.32 = 6,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.60x = 16,147.32 × 6,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.60x = 98,217,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,217,042.74/10,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.54

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