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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.02, 16,159.32 and 5,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.02, 16,159.32 and 5,839.26 is: 8,762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.02 : 16,159.32 = 5,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.02/16,159.32 = 5,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.02x = 16,159.32 × 5,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.02x = 94,358,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,358,470.90/10,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.84

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