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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.70, 16,181.96 and 3,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.70, 16,181.96 and 3,392.94 is: 5,089.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.70 : 16,181.96 = 3,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.70/16,181.96 = 3,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.70x = 16,181.96 × 3,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.70x = 54,904,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,904,419.36/10,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.07

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