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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.82, 16,168.67 and 9,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.82, 16,168.67 and 9,792.06 is: 14,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.82 : 16,168.67 = 9,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.82/16,168.67 = 9,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.82x = 16,168.67 × 9,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.82x = 158,324,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,324,537.80/10,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.13

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