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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.49, 16,183.40 and 3,393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.49, 16,183.40 and 3,393.19 is: 5,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.49 : 16,183.40 = 3,393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.49/16,183.40 = 3,393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.49x = 16,183.40 × 3,393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.49x = 54,913,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,913,354.31/10,788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.99

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