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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.83, 16,134.88 and 3,834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.83, 16,134.88 and 3,834.51 is: 5,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.83 : 16,134.88 = 3,834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.83/16,134.88 = 3,834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.83x = 16,134.88 × 3,834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.83x = 61,869,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869,358.71/10,759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.03

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