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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.54, 16,189.27 and 3,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.54, 16,189.27 and 3,773.23 is: 5,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.54 : 16,189.27 = 3,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.54/16,189.27 = 3,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.54x = 16,189.27 × 3,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.54x = 61,085,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,880.40/10,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.01

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