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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.59, 16,151.42 and 3,371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.59, 16,151.42 and 3,371.41 is: 5,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.59 : 16,151.42 = 3,371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.59/16,151.42 = 3,371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.59x = 16,151.42 × 3,371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.59x = 54,453,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,453,058.90/10,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.13

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