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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.79, 16,164.86 and 6,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.79, 16,164.86 and 6,349.74 is: 9,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.79 : 16,164.86 = 6,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.79/16,164.86 = 6,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.79x = 16,164.86 × 6,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.79x = 102,642,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,642,626.39/10,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.66

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