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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.73, 16,192.57 and 3,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.73, 16,192.57 and 3,399.62 is: 5,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.73 : 16,192.57 = 3,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.73/16,192.57 = 3,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.73x = 16,192.57 × 3,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.73x = 55,048,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,048,495.36/10,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.10

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