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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.70, 16,189.89 and 3,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.70, 16,189.89 and 3,397.13 is: 5,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.70 : 16,189.89 = 3,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.70/16,189.89 = 3,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.70x = 16,189.89 × 3,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.70x = 54,999,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,999,161.02/10,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.96

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