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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.72, 16,160.81 and 3,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.72, 16,160.81 and 3,754.76 is: 5,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.72 : 16,160.81 = 3,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.72/16,160.81 = 3,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.72x = 16,160.81 × 3,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.72x = 60,679,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,679,863.38/10,772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.73

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