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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.74, 16,194.66 and 3,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.74, 16,194.66 and 3,004.53 is: 4,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.74 : 16,194.66 = 3,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.74/16,194.66 = 3,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.74x = 16,194.66 × 3,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.74x = 48,657,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,341.81/10,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.09

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