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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.72, 16,142.82 and 4,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.72, 16,142.82 and 4,189.94 is: 6,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.72 : 16,142.82 = 4,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.72/16,142.82 = 4,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.72x = 16,142.82 × 4,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.72x = 67,637,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,637,447.23/10,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.25

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