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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.77, 16,160.66 and 3,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.77, 16,160.66 and 3,378.88 is: 5,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.77 : 16,160.66 = 3,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.77/16,160.66 = 3,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.77x = 16,160.66 × 3,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.77x = 54,604,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,604,890.46/10,773.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.32

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