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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,796.76, 16,188.12 and 3,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,796.76, 16,188.12 and 3,398.76 is: 5,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,796.76 : 16,188.12 = 3,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,796.76/16,188.12 = 3,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,796.76x = 16,188.12 × 3,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,796.76x = 55,019,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019,534.73/10,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.93

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