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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.20, 16,161.84 and 3,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.20, 16,161.84 and 3,848.70 is: 5,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.20 : 16,161.84 = 3,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.20/16,161.84 = 3,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.20x = 16,161.84 × 3,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.20x = 62,202,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202,073.61/10,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.24

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