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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,895.08, 16,324.70 and 6,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,895.08, 16,324.70 and 6,266.60 is: 9,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,895.08 : 16,324.70 = 6,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,895.08/16,324.70 = 6,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,895.08x = 16,324.70 × 6,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,895.08x = 102,300,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300,365.02/10,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.59

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