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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.23, 16,303.35 and 3,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.23, 16,303.35 and 3,371.84 is: 5,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.23 : 16,303.35 = 3,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.23/16,303.35 = 3,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.23x = 16,303.35 × 3,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.23x = 54,972,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972,330.79/10,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.08

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