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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.54, 16,157.97 and 3,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.54, 16,157.97 and 3,844.14 is: 5,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.54 : 16,157.97 = 3,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.54/16,157.97 = 3,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.54x = 16,157.97 × 3,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.54x = 62,113,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113,498.80/10,770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.98

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