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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.96, 16,233.93 and 8,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.96, 16,233.93 and 8,374.80 is: 12,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.96 : 16,233.93 = 8,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.96/16,233.93 = 8,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.96x = 16,233.93 × 8,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.96x = 135,955,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955,916.96/10,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.05

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