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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.63, 16,155.95 and 3,375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.63, 16,155.95 and 3,375.66 is: 5,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.63 : 16,155.95 = 3,375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.63/16,155.95 = 3,375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.63x = 16,155.95 × 3,375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.63x = 54,537,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,037.88/10,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.50

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