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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.36, 16,123.32 and 3,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.36, 16,123.32 and 3,825 is: 5,734.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.36 : 16,123.32 = 3,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.36/16,123.32 = 3,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.36x = 16,123.32 × 3,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.36x = 61,671,699
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,671,699/10,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.04

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