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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.76, 16,202.64 and 4,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.76, 16,202.64 and 4,233.52 is: 6,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.76 : 16,202.64 = 4,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.76/16,202.64 = 4,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.76x = 16,202.64 × 4,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.76x = 68,594,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,594,200.49/10,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.69

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