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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.02, 16,167.04 and 3,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.02, 16,167.04 and 3,383.14 is: 5,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.02 : 16,167.04 = 3,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.02/16,167.04 = 3,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.02x = 16,167.04 × 3,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.02x = 54,695,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,695,359.71/10,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.71

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