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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.08, 16,152.12 and 3,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.08, 16,152.12 and 3,373.11 is: 5,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.08 : 16,152.12 = 3,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.08/16,152.12 = 3,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.08x = 16,152.12 × 3,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.08x = 54,482,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482,877.49/10,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.67

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