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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.91, 16,263.63 and 6,163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.91, 16,263.63 and 6,163.07 is: 9,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.91 : 16,263.63 = 6,163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.91/16,263.63 = 6,163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.91x = 16,263.63 × 6,163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.91x = 100,233,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,233,890.14/10,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.89

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