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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,793.06, 16,190.48 and 3,001.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,793.06, 16,190.48 and 3,001.87 is: 4,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,793.06 : 16,190.48 = 3,001.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,793.06/16,190.48 = 3,001.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,793.06x = 16,190.48 × 3,001.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,793.06x = 48,601,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601,716.20/10,793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.05

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