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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.57, 16,163.55 and 8,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.57, 16,163.55 and 8,326.26 is: 12,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.57 : 16,163.55 = 8,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.57/16,163.55 = 8,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.57x = 16,163.55 × 8,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.57x = 134,581,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,581,919.82/10,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.09

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