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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.44, 16,191.96 and 8,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.44, 16,191.96 and 8,336.56 is: 12,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.44 : 16,191.96 = 8,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.44/16,191.96 = 8,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.44x = 16,191.96 × 8,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.44x = 134,985,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,985,246.06/10,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.34

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