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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.33, 16,183.22 and 3,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.33, 16,183.22 and 3,669.66 is: 5,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.33 : 16,183.22 = 3,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.33/16,183.22 = 3,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.33x = 16,183.22 × 3,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.33x = 59,386,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,386,915.11/10,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.74

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