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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.92, 16,159.50 and 3,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.92, 16,159.50 and 3,374.73 is: 5,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.92 : 16,159.50 = 3,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.92/16,159.50 = 3,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.92x = 16,159.50 × 3,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.92x = 54,533,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533,949.44/10,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.60

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