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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.81, 16,151.71 and 3,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.81, 16,151.71 and 3,372.85 is: 5,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.81 : 16,151.71 = 3,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.81/16,151.71 = 3,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.81x = 16,151.71 × 3,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.81x = 54,477,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,254.69/10,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.27

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