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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.59, 16,211.92 and 9,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.59, 16,211.92 and 9,079.58 is: 13,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.59 : 16,211.92 = 9,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.59/16,211.92 = 9,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.59x = 16,211.92 × 9,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.59x = 147,197,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,197,424.59/10,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.39

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