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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.96, 16,150.68 and 3,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.96, 16,150.68 and 3,837.84 is: 5,757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.96 : 16,150.68 = 3,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.96/16,150.68 = 3,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.96x = 16,150.68 × 3,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.96x = 61,983,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,983,725.73/10,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.92

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