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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.70, 16,147.76 and 3,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.70, 16,147.76 and 3,844.58 is: 5,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.70 : 16,147.76 = 3,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.70/16,147.76 = 3,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.70x = 16,147.76 × 3,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.70x = 62,081,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081,255.18/10,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.37

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