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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,763.92, 16,146.72 and 4,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,763.92, 16,146.72 and 4,189.60 is: 6,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,763.92 : 16,146.72 = 4,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,763.92/16,146.72 = 4,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,763.92x = 16,146.72 × 4,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,763.92x = 67,648,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,648,298.11/10,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.73

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