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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.63, 16,201.15 and 3,779.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.63, 16,201.15 and 3,779.47 is: 5,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.63 : 16,201.15 = 3,779.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.63/16,201.15 = 3,779.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.63x = 16,201.15 × 3,779.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.63x = 61,231,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231,771.19/10,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.80

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