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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.03, 16,156.55 and 3,376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.03, 16,156.55 and 3,376.07 is: 5,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.03 : 16,156.55 = 3,376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.03/16,156.55 = 3,376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.03x = 16,156.55 × 3,376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.03x = 54,545,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545,643.76/10,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.11

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