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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845, 16,256.42 and 6,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845, 16,256.42 and 6,155.10 is: 9,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845 : 16,256.42 = 6,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845/16,256.42 = 6,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845x = 16,256.42 × 6,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845x = 100,059,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,883.05/10,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.36

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