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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.74, 16,151.49 and 3,749.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.74, 16,151.49 and 3,749.82 is: 5,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.74 : 16,151.49 = 3,749.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.74/16,151.49 = 3,749.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.74x = 16,151.49 × 3,749.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.74x = 60,565,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,180.23/10,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.17

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