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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.44, 16,185.96 and 8,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.44, 16,185.96 and 8,332.56 is: 12,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.44 : 16,185.96 = 8,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.44/16,185.96 = 8,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.44x = 16,185.96 × 8,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.44x = 134,870,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,870,482.86/10,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.34

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