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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.59, 16,199.26 and 4,223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.59, 16,199.26 and 4,223.93 is: 6,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.59 : 16,199.26 = 4,223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.59/16,199.26 = 4,223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.59x = 16,199.26 × 4,223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.59x = 68,424,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424,448.74/10,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.42

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