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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.47, 16,246.72 and 5,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.47, 16,246.72 and 5,560.27 is: 8,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.47 : 16,246.72 = 5,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.47/16,246.72 = 5,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.47x = 16,246.72 × 5,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.47x = 90,336,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,336,149.81/10,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.78

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