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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.61, 16,189.02 and 3,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.61, 16,189.02 and 3,002.03 is: 4,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.61 : 16,189.02 = 3,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.61/16,189.02 = 3,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.61x = 16,189.02 × 3,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.61x = 48,599,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599,923.71/10,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.07

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