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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.80, 16,003.20 and 3,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.80, 16,003.20 and 3,742.40 is: 5,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.80 : 16,003.20 = 3,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.80/16,003.20 = 3,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.80x = 16,003.20 × 3,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.80x = 59,890,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890,375.68/10,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.60

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