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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,793.52, 16,179.96 and 4,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,793.52, 16,179.96 and 4,217.52 is: 6,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,793.52 : 16,179.96 = 4,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,793.52/16,179.96 = 4,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,793.52x = 16,179.96 × 4,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,793.52x = 68,239,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239,304.90/10,793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.25

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