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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.26, 16,159.32 and 3,375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.26, 16,159.32 and 3,375.69 is: 5,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.26 : 16,159.32 = 3,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.26/16,159.32 = 3,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.26x = 16,159.32 × 3,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.26x = 54,548,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,854.93/10,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.30

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