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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.33, 16,267.89 and 8,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.33, 16,267.89 and 8,667.90 is: 13,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.33 : 16,267.89 = 8,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.33/16,267.89 = 8,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.33x = 16,267.89 × 8,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.33x = 141,008,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,008,443.73/10,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.77

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