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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.62, 16,152.94 and 3,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.62, 16,152.94 and 3,373.14 is: 5,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.62 : 16,152.94 = 3,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.62/16,152.94 = 3,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.62x = 16,152.94 × 3,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.62x = 54,486,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486,128.03/10,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.71

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