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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.47, 16,145.88 and 5,430.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.47, 16,145.88 and 5,430.33 is: 8,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.47 : 16,145.88 = 5,430.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.47/16,145.88 = 5,430.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.47x = 16,145.88 × 5,430.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.47x = 87,677,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,677,456.54/10,774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.52

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