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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.83, 16,189.28 and 3,001.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.83, 16,189.28 and 3,001.63 is: 4,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.83 : 16,189.28 = 3,001.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.83/16,189.28 = 3,001.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.83x = 16,189.28 × 3,001.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.83x = 48,594,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,594,228.53/10,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.45

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