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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,758.72, 16,137.87 and 3,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,758.72, 16,137.87 and 3,363.15 is: 5,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,758.72 : 16,137.87 = 3,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,758.72/16,137.87 = 3,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,758.72x = 16,137.87 × 3,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,758.72x = 54,274,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274,077.49/10,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.66

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