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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.94, 16,233.28 and 5,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.94, 16,233.28 and 5,555.52 is: 8,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.94 : 16,233.28 = 5,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.94/16,233.28 = 5,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.94x = 16,233.28 × 5,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.94x = 90,184,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184,297.82/10,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.47

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