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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.76, 16,136.02 and 3,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.76, 16,136.02 and 3,740.14 is: 5,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.76 : 16,136.02 = 3,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.76/16,136.02 = 3,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.76x = 16,136.02 × 3,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.76x = 60,350,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350,973.84/10,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.91

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