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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.13, 16,139.92 and 3,745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.13, 16,139.92 and 3,745.23 is: 5,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.13 : 16,139.92 = 3,745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.13/16,139.92 = 3,745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.13x = 16,139.92 × 3,745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.13x = 60,447,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,447,712.58/10,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.62

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