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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.08, 16,143.60 and 3,366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.08, 16,143.60 and 3,366.69 is: 5,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.08 : 16,143.60 = 3,366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.08/16,143.60 = 3,366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.08x = 16,143.60 × 3,366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.08x = 54,350,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,350,496.68/10,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.19

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