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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,830.27, 16,247.68 and 6,152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,830.27, 16,247.68 and 6,152.45 is: 9,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,830.27 : 16,247.68 = 6,152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,830.27/16,247.68 = 6,152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,830.27x = 16,247.68 × 6,152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,830.27x = 99,962,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962,942.20/10,830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.96

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