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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770, 16,148.36 and 3,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770, 16,148.36 and 3,747 is: 5,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770 : 16,148.36 = 3,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770/16,148.36 = 3,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770x = 16,148.36 × 3,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770x = 60,507,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,507,904.92/10,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.19

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