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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.49, 16,170.13 and 3,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.49, 16,170.13 and 3,383.02 is: 5,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.49 : 16,170.13 = 3,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.49/16,170.13 = 3,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.49x = 16,170.13 × 3,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.49x = 54,703,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703,806.68/10,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.27

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