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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.64, 16,476.38 and 3,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.64, 16,476.38 and 3,192.06 is: 4,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.64 : 16,476.38 = 3,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.64/16,476.38 = 3,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.64x = 16,476.38 × 3,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.64x = 52,593,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593,593.54/10,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.79

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