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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,784.61, 16,177.82 and 3,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,784.61, 16,177.82 and 3,388.91 is: 5,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,784.61 : 16,177.82 = 3,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,784.61/16,177.82 = 3,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,784.61x = 16,177.82 × 3,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,784.61x = 54,825,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825,078.14/10,784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.64

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