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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.76, 16,148.52 and 3,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.76, 16,148.52 and 3,746.16 is: 5,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.76 : 16,148.52 = 3,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.76/16,148.52 = 3,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.76x = 16,148.52 × 3,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.76x = 60,494,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,494,939.68/10,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.11

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