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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.66, 16,189.44 and 4,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.66, 16,189.44 and 4,129.77 is: 6,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.66 : 16,189.44 = 4,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.66/16,189.44 = 4,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.66x = 16,189.44 × 4,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.66x = 66,858,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,858,663.63/10,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.68

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