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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.97, 16,195.91 and 4,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.97, 16,195.91 and 4,134.11 is: 6,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.97 : 16,195.91 = 4,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.97/16,195.91 = 4,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.97x = 16,195.91 × 4,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.97x = 66,955,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,955,571.84/10,798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.18

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