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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.15, 16,149.23 and 3,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.15, 16,149.23 and 3,371.19 is: 5,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.15 : 16,149.23 = 3,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.15/16,149.23 = 3,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.15x = 16,149.23 × 3,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.15x = 54,442,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442,147.08/10,766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.79

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