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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.71, 16,135.99 and 3,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.71, 16,135.99 and 3,361.32 is: 5,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.71 : 16,135.99 = 3,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.71/16,135.99 = 3,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.71x = 16,135.99 × 3,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.71x = 54,238,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,225.91/10,757.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.80

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