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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.37, 16,192.35 and 8,198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.37, 16,192.35 and 8,198.45 is: 12,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.37 : 16,192.35 = 8,198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.37/16,192.35 = 8,198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.37x = 16,192.35 × 8,198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.37x = 132,752,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,752,171.86/10,823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.33

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