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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,790.92, 16,186.38 and 3,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,790.92, 16,186.38 and 3,396.02 is: 5,094.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,790.92 : 16,186.38 = 3,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,790.92/16,186.38 = 3,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,790.92x = 16,186.38 × 3,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,790.92x = 54,969,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969,270.21/10,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.03

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