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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.41, 16,145.46 and 4,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.41, 16,145.46 and 4,195.26 is: 6,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.41 : 16,145.46 = 4,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.41/16,145.46 = 4,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.41x = 16,145.46 × 4,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.41x = 67,734,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734,402.52/10,768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.10

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