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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.63, 16,188.66 and 3,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.63, 16,188.66 and 3,394.10 is: 5,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.63 : 16,188.66 = 3,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.63/16,188.66 = 3,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.63x = 16,188.66 × 3,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.63x = 54,945,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945,971.38/10,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.54

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