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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,758.71, 16,138.55 and 3,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,758.71, 16,138.55 and 3,363.32 is: 5,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,758.71 : 16,138.55 = 3,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,758.71/16,138.55 = 3,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,758.71x = 16,138.55 × 3,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,758.71x = 54,279,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,156.74/10,758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.13

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