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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.66, 16,160.94 and 3,752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.66, 16,160.94 and 3,752.98 is: 5,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.66 : 16,160.94 = 3,752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.66/16,160.94 = 3,752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.66x = 16,160.94 × 3,752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.66x = 60,651,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651,684.60/10,774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.10

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