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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.57, 16,193.39 and 3,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.57, 16,193.39 and 3,004.38 is: 4,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.57 : 16,193.39 = 3,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.57/16,193.39 = 3,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.57x = 16,193.39 × 3,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.57x = 48,651,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,651,082.03/10,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.58

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