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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.62, 16,233.30 and 6,559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.62, 16,233.30 and 6,559.44 is: 9,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.62 : 16,233.30 = 6,559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.62/16,233.30 = 6,559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.62x = 16,233.30 × 6,559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.62x = 106,481,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,481,357.35/10,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.29

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