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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.36, 16,131.83 and 3,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.36, 16,131.83 and 3,360.06 is: 5,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.36 : 16,131.83 = 3,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.36/16,131.83 = 3,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.36x = 16,131.83 × 3,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.36x = 54,203,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203,899.91/10,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.71

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