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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,796.80, 16,183.04 and 8,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,796.80, 16,183.04 and 8,192 is: 12,278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,796.80 : 16,183.04 = 8,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,796.80/16,183.04 = 8,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,796.80x = 16,183.04 × 8,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,796.80x = 132,571,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571,463.68/10,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.77

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