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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.80, 16,152.72 and 3,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.80, 16,152.72 and 3,372.08 is: 5,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.80 : 16,152.72 = 3,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.80/16,152.72 = 3,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.80x = 16,152.72 × 3,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.80x = 54,468,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,264.06/10,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.97

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