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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.91, 16,196.41 and 3,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.91, 16,196.41 and 3,407.67 is: 5,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.91 : 16,196.41 = 3,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.91/16,196.41 = 3,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.91x = 16,196.41 × 3,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.91x = 55,192,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192,005.56/10,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.36

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