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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.41, 16,153.56 and 3,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.41, 16,153.56 and 3,747.33 is: 5,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.41 : 16,153.56 = 3,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.41/16,153.56 = 3,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.41x = 16,153.56 × 3,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.41x = 60,532,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,532,719.99/10,768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.32

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