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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.52, 16,189.62 and 3,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.52, 16,189.62 and 3,001.24 is: 4,501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.52 : 16,189.62 = 3,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.52/16,189.62 = 3,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.52x = 16,189.62 × 3,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.52x = 48,588,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,935.13/10,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.26

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