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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.80, 16,149.90 and 4,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.80, 16,149.90 and 4,928.20 is: 7,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.80 : 16,149.90 = 4,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.80/16,149.90 = 4,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.80x = 16,149.90 × 4,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.80x = 79,589,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589,937.18/10,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.10

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