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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.59, 16,163.39 and 3,380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.59, 16,163.39 and 3,380.09 is: 5,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.59 : 16,163.39 = 3,380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.59/16,163.39 = 3,380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.59x = 16,163.39 × 3,380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.59x = 54,633,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633,640.54/10,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.13

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