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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.50, 16,178.99 and 3,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.50, 16,178.99 and 3,391.70 is: 5,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.50 : 16,178.99 = 3,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.50/16,178.99 = 3,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.50x = 16,178.99 × 3,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.50x = 54,874,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,874,182.53/10,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.95

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