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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.60, 16,168.43 and 4,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.60, 16,168.43 and 4,934.20 is: 7,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.60 : 16,168.43 = 4,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.60/16,168.43 = 4,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.60x = 16,168.43 × 4,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.60x = 79,778,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,778,186.46/10,782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.79

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