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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.68, 16,189.22 and 3,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.68, 16,189.22 and 3,001.48 is: 4,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.68 : 16,189.22 = 3,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.68/16,189.22 = 3,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.68x = 16,189.22 × 3,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.68x = 48,591,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591,620.05/10,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.28

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