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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.04, 16,132.80 and 3,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.04, 16,132.80 and 3,824.68 is: 5,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.04 : 16,132.80 = 3,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.04/16,132.80 = 3,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.04x = 16,132.80 × 3,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.04x = 61,702,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702,797.50/10,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.11

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