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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.79, 16,161.73 and 3,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.79, 16,161.73 and 3,752.33 is: 5,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.79 : 16,161.73 = 3,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.79/16,161.73 = 3,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.79x = 16,161.73 × 3,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.79x = 60,644,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644,054.14/10,771.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.90

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