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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.41, 16,189.52 and 3,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.41, 16,189.52 and 3,001.22 is: 4,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.41 : 16,189.52 = 3,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.41/16,189.52 = 3,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.41x = 16,189.52 × 3,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.41x = 48,588,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,292.85/10,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.08

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