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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.92, 16,155.92 and 3,375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.92, 16,155.92 and 3,375.21 is: 5,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.92 : 16,155.92 = 3,375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.92/16,155.92 = 3,375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.92x = 16,155.92 × 3,375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.92x = 54,529,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529,605.87/10,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.67

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