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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.48, 16,180.08 and 4,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.48, 16,180.08 and 4,217.44 is: 6,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.48 : 16,180.08 = 4,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.48/16,180.08 = 4,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.48x = 16,180.08 × 4,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.48x = 68,238,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,516.60/10,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.78

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