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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.39, 16,191.59 and 3,003.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.39, 16,191.59 and 3,003.21 is: 4,504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.39 : 16,191.59 = 3,003.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.39/16,191.59 = 3,003.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.39x = 16,191.59 × 3,003.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.39x = 48,626,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,729.99/10,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.82

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