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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.01, 16,151.67 and 3,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.01, 16,151.67 and 3,372.30 is: 5,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.01 : 16,151.67 = 3,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.01/16,151.67 = 3,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.01x = 16,151.67 × 3,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.01x = 54,468,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,276.74/10,768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.34

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