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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.42, 16,146.92 and 3,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.42, 16,146.92 and 3,368.71 is: 5,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.42 : 16,146.92 = 3,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.42/16,146.92 = 3,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.42x = 16,146.92 × 3,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.42x = 54,394,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394,274.03/10,764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.16

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