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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.78, 16,161.88 and 4,928.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.78, 16,161.88 and 4,928.82 is: 7,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.78 : 16,161.88 = 4,928.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.78/16,161.88 = 4,928.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.78x = 16,161.88 × 4,928.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.78x = 79,658,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658,997.38/10,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.78

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