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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.23, 16,160.85 and 3,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.23, 16,160.85 and 3,755.85 is: 5,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.23 : 16,160.85 = 3,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.23/16,160.85 = 3,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.23x = 16,160.85 × 3,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.23x = 60,697,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697,728.47/10,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.60

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