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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,784.89, 16,177.32 and 3,389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,784.89, 16,177.32 and 3,389.99 is: 5,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,784.89 : 16,177.32 = 3,389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,784.89/16,177.32 = 3,389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,784.89x = 16,177.32 × 3,389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,784.89x = 54,840,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,840,993.47/10,784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.99

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