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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.91, 16,193.09 and 3,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.91, 16,193.09 and 3,402.49 is: 5,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.91 : 16,193.09 = 3,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.91/16,193.09 = 3,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.91x = 16,193.09 × 3,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.91x = 55,096,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,096,728.82/10,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.48

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