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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.92, 16,476.44 and 3,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.92, 16,476.44 and 3,193.36 is: 4,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.92 : 16,476.44 = 3,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.92/16,476.44 = 3,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.92x = 16,476.44 × 3,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.92x = 52,615,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615,204.44/10,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.20

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