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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.76, 16,237.35 and 6,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.76, 16,237.35 and 6,157.69 is: 9,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.76 : 16,237.35 = 6,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.76/16,237.35 = 6,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.76x = 16,237.35 × 6,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.76x = 99,984,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,984,527.13/10,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.98

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