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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.33, 16,182.06 and 3,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.33, 16,182.06 and 3,393.03 is: 5,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.33 : 16,182.06 = 3,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.33/16,182.06 = 3,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.33x = 16,182.06 × 3,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.33x = 54,906,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906,215.04/10,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.41

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