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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.57, 16,245.23 and 6,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.57, 16,245.23 and 6,079.77 is: 9,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.57 : 16,245.23 = 6,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.57/16,245.23 = 6,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.57x = 16,245.23 × 6,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.57x = 98,767,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,767,231.60/10,826.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.67

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