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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.60, 16,167.90 and 8,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.60, 16,167.90 and 8,834.60 is: 13,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.60 : 16,167.90 = 8,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.60/16,167.90 = 8,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.60x = 16,167.90 × 8,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.60x = 142,836,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,836,929.34/10,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.90

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