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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.88, 16,153.35 and 3,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.88, 16,153.35 and 3,373.99 is: 5,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.88 : 16,153.35 = 3,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.88/16,153.35 = 3,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.88x = 16,153.35 × 3,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.88x = 54,501,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,143.73/10,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.99

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