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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.37, 16,189.92 and 3,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.37, 16,189.92 and 3,001.19 is: 4,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.37 : 16,189.92 = 3,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.37/16,189.92 = 3,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.37x = 16,189.92 × 3,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.37x = 48,588,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,945.06/10,792.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.16

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