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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.39, 16,182.44 and 5,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.39, 16,182.44 and 5,889.24 is: 8,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.39 : 16,182.44 = 5,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.39/16,182.44 = 5,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.39x = 16,182.44 × 5,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.39x = 95,302,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,302,272.95/10,788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.78

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