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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.52, 16,188.86 and 3,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.52, 16,188.86 and 3,396.68 is: 5,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.52 : 16,188.86 = 3,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.52/16,188.86 = 3,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.52x = 16,188.86 × 3,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.52x = 54,988,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,988,376.98/10,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.05

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