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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.93, 16,152.77 and 4,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.93, 16,152.77 and 4,191.45 is: 6,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.93 : 16,152.77 = 4,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.93/16,152.77 = 4,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.93x = 16,152.77 × 4,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.93x = 67,703,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,703,527.82/10,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.60

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