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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.06, 16,159.59 and 6,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.06, 16,159.59 and 6,388.14 is: 9,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.06 : 16,159.59 = 6,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.06/16,159.59 = 6,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.06x = 16,159.59 × 6,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.06x = 103,229,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,229,723.26/10,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.21

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