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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.98, 16,179.87 and 4,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.98, 16,179.87 and 4,217.67 is: 6,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.98 : 16,179.87 = 4,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.98/16,179.87 = 4,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.98x = 16,179.87 × 4,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.98x = 68,241,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241,352.30/10,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.75

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