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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.54, 16,162.98 and 6,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.54, 16,162.98 and 6,348.49 is: 9,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.54 : 16,162.98 = 6,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.54/16,162.98 = 6,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.54x = 16,162.98 × 6,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.54x = 102,610,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,610,516.90/10,794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.78

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