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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.49, 16,160.52 and 3,847.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.49, 16,160.52 and 3,847.99 is: 5,772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.49 : 16,160.52 = 3,847.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.49/16,160.52 = 3,847.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.49x = 16,160.52 × 3,847.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.49x = 62,185,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,185,519.35/10,773.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.09

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