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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.82, 16,279.91 and 4,192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.82, 16,279.91 and 4,192.49 is: 6,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.82 : 16,279.91 = 4,192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.82/16,279.91 = 4,192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.82x = 16,279.91 × 4,192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.82x = 68,253,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,253,257.51/10,852.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.99

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