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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.83, 16,155.68 and 6,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.83, 16,155.68 and 6,606.24 is: 9,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.83 : 16,155.68 = 6,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.83/16,155.68 = 6,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.83x = 16,155.68 × 6,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.83x = 106,728,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,728,266.41/10,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.85

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