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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.70, 16,198.33 and 4,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.70, 16,198.33 and 4,223.53 is: 6,338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.70 : 16,198.33 = 4,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.70/16,198.33 = 4,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.70x = 16,198.33 × 4,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.70x = 68,414,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,132.70/10,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.93

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