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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.52, 16,103.91 and 3,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.52, 16,103.91 and 3,716.62 is: 5,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.52 : 16,103.91 = 3,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.52/16,103.91 = 3,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.52x = 16,103.91 × 3,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.52x = 59,852,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,154.24/10,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.60

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