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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.41, 16,198.97 and 4,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.41, 16,198.97 and 4,223.75 is: 6,336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.41 : 16,198.97 = 4,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.41/16,198.97 = 4,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.41x = 16,198.97 × 4,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.41x = 68,420,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420,321.18/10,798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.15

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