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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.83, 16,179.62 and 8,941.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.83, 16,179.62 and 8,941.23 is: 13,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.83 : 16,179.62 = 8,941.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.83/16,179.62 = 8,941.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.83x = 16,179.62 × 8,941.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.83x = 144,665,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,665,659.03/10,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.23

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