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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.49, 16,177.88 and 6,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.49, 16,177.88 and 6,348.27 is: 9,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.49 : 16,177.88 = 6,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.49/16,177.88 = 6,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.49x = 16,177.88 × 6,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.49x = 102,701,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701,591.10/10,788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.55

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