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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.72, 16,192.66 and 3,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.72, 16,192.66 and 3,399.75 is: 5,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.72 : 16,192.66 = 3,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.72/16,192.66 = 3,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.72x = 16,192.66 × 3,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.72x = 55,051,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051,048.06/10,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.81

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