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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.27, 16,193.48 and 3,400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.27, 16,193.48 and 3,400.30 is: 5,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.27 : 16,193.48 = 3,400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.27/16,193.48 = 3,400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.27x = 16,193.48 × 3,400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.27x = 55,062,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062,673.04/10,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.63

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