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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.78, 16,162.69 and 4,930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.78, 16,162.69 and 4,930.38 is: 7,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.78 : 16,162.69 = 4,930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.78/16,162.69 = 4,930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.78x = 16,162.69 × 4,930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.78x = 79,688,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,688,203.52/10,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.06

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