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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.13, 16,197.99 and 6,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.13, 16,197.99 and 6,119.29 is: 9,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.13 : 16,197.99 = 6,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.13/16,197.99 = 6,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.13x = 16,197.99 × 6,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.13x = 99,120,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120,198.23/10,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.24

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