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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.08, 16,202.22 and 5,533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.08, 16,202.22 and 5,533.66 is: 8,305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.08 : 16,202.22 = 5,533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.08/16,202.22 = 5,533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.08x = 16,202.22 × 5,533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.08x = 89,657,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,657,576.73/10,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.41

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