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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.24, 16,150.74 and 3,749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.24, 16,150.74 and 3,749.32 is: 5,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.24 : 16,150.74 = 3,749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.24/16,150.74 = 3,749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.24x = 16,150.74 × 3,749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.24x = 60,554,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,554,292.50/10,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.42

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