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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,765.91, 16,148.42 and 3,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,765.91, 16,148.42 and 3,747.52 is: 5,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,765.91 : 16,148.42 = 3,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,765.91/16,148.42 = 3,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,765.91x = 16,148.42 × 3,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,765.91x = 60,516,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,526.92/10,765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.13

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