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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,869.95, 16,307.27 and 3,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,869.95, 16,307.27 and 3,373.36 is: 5,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,869.95 : 16,307.27 = 3,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,869.95/16,307.27 = 3,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,869.95x = 16,307.27 × 3,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,869.95x = 55,010,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010,259.99/10,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.76

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