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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.20, 16,152.36 and 3,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.20, 16,152.36 and 3,372.09 is: 5,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.20 : 16,152.36 = 3,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.20/16,152.36 = 3,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.20x = 16,152.36 × 3,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.20x = 54,467,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,211.63/10,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.15

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