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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828, 16,195.08 and 6,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828, 16,195.08 and 6,375.06 is: 9,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828 : 16,195.08 = 6,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828/16,195.08 = 6,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828x = 16,195.08 × 6,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828x = 103,244,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,244,525.73/10,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.96

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