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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.76, 16,162.56 and 6,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.76, 16,162.56 and 6,635.52 is: 9,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.76 : 16,162.56 = 6,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.76/16,162.56 = 6,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.76x = 16,162.56 × 6,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.76x = 107,246,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,246,990.13/10,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.98

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