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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.41, 16,178.08 and 3,390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.41, 16,178.08 and 3,390.45 is: 5,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.41 : 16,178.08 = 3,390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.41/16,178.08 = 3,390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.41x = 16,178.08 × 3,390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.41x = 54,850,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,850,971.34/10,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.66

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