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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.40, 16,148.44 and 4,193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.40, 16,148.44 and 4,193.76 is: 6,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.40 : 16,148.44 = 4,193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.40/16,148.44 = 4,193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.40x = 16,148.44 × 4,193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.40x = 67,722,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,722,681.73/10,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.02

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