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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.46, 16,131.98 and 3,734.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.46, 16,131.98 and 3,734.25 is: 5,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.46 : 16,131.98 = 3,734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.46/16,131.98 = 3,734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.46x = 16,131.98 × 3,734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.46x = 60,240,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240,746.98/10,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.95

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