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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.98, 16,203.21 and 4,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.98, 16,203.21 and 4,226.78 is: 6,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.98 : 16,203.21 = 4,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.98/16,203.21 = 4,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.98x = 16,203.21 × 4,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.98x = 68,487,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,487,428.62/10,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.79

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