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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.48, 16,151.25 and 3,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.48, 16,151.25 and 3,271.08 is: 4,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.48 : 16,151.25 = 3,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.48/16,151.25 = 3,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.48x = 16,151.25 × 3,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.48x = 52,832,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,085.28/10,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.63

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