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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.18, 16,132.77 and 3,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.18, 16,132.77 and 3,366.16 is: 5,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.18 : 16,132.77 = 3,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.18/16,132.77 = 3,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.18x = 16,132.77 × 3,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.18x = 54,305,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305,444.73/10,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.24

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