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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.44, 16,157.28 and 3,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.44, 16,157.28 and 3,375.60 is: 5,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.44 : 16,157.28 = 3,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.44/16,157.28 = 3,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.44x = 16,157.28 × 3,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.44x = 54,540,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540,514.37/10,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.44

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