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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.29, 16,247.58 and 6,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.29, 16,247.58 and 6,327.33 is: 9,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.29 : 16,247.58 = 6,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.29/16,247.58 = 6,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.29x = 16,247.58 × 6,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.29x = 102,803,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803,800.36/10,833.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.62

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