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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.67, 16,152.54 and 3,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.67, 16,152.54 and 3,372.96 is: 5,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.67 : 16,152.54 = 3,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.67/16,152.54 = 3,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.67x = 16,152.54 × 3,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.67x = 54,481,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481,871.32/10,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.30

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