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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.98, 16,180.61 and 3,389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.98, 16,180.61 and 3,389.75 is: 5,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.98 : 16,180.61 = 3,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.98/16,180.61 = 3,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.98x = 16,180.61 × 3,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.98x = 54,848,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,848,222.75/10,785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.14

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