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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.06, 16,195.65 and 3,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.06, 16,195.65 and 3,005.88 is: 4,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.06 : 16,195.65 = 3,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.06/16,195.65 = 3,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.06x = 16,195.65 × 3,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.06x = 48,682,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682,180.42/10,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.84

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