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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.48, 16,197.87 and 7,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.48, 16,197.87 and 7,837.20 is: 11,759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.48 : 16,197.87 = 7,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.48/16,197.87 = 7,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.48x = 16,197.87 × 7,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.48x = 126,945,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,945,946.76/10,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.18

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