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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.41, 16,246.27 and 6,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.41, 16,246.27 and 6,326.46 is: 9,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.41 : 16,246.27 = 6,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.41/16,246.27 = 6,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.41x = 16,246.27 × 6,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.41x = 102,781,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,781,377.30/10,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.32

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