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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.20, 16,160.34 and 3,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.20, 16,160.34 and 3,847.70 is: 5,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.20 : 16,160.34 = 3,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.20/16,160.34 = 3,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.20x = 16,160.34 × 3,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.20x = 62,180,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,180,140.22/10,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.74

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