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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,793.84, 16,191.60 and 3,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,793.84, 16,191.60 and 3,003.28 is: 4,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,793.84 : 16,191.60 = 3,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,793.84/16,191.60 = 3,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,793.84x = 16,191.60 × 3,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,793.84x = 48,627,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,908.45/10,793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.15

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