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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.98, 16,253.92 and 5,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.98, 16,253.92 and 5,565.36 is: 8,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.98 : 16,253.92 = 5,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.98/16,253.92 = 5,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.98x = 16,253.92 × 5,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.98x = 90,458,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,458,916.21/10,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.33

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