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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.65, 16,152.68 and 3,372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.65, 16,152.68 and 3,372.55 is: 5,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.65 : 16,152.68 = 3,372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.65/16,152.68 = 3,372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.65x = 16,152.68 × 3,372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.65x = 54,475,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,688.98/10,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.20

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