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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,794.81, 16,191.99 and 3,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,794.81, 16,191.99 and 3,003.42 is: 4,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,794.81 : 16,191.99 = 3,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,794.81/16,191.99 = 3,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,794.81x = 16,191.99 × 3,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,794.81x = 48,631,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631,346.61/10,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.07

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