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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.94, 16,151.55 and 4,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.94, 16,151.55 and 4,195.78 is: 6,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.94 : 16,151.55 = 4,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.94/16,151.55 = 4,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.94x = 16,151.55 × 4,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.94x = 67,768,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,768,350.46/10,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.28

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