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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.30, 16,237.26 and 4,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.30, 16,237.26 and 4,167.20 is: 6,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.30 : 16,237.26 = 4,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.30/16,237.26 = 4,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.30x = 16,237.26 × 4,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.30x = 67,663,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,663,909.87/10,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.50

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