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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.23, 16,170.21 and 3,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.23, 16,170.21 and 3,755.26 is: 5,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.23 : 16,170.21 = 3,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.23/16,170.21 = 3,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.23x = 16,170.21 × 3,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.23x = 60,723,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723,352.46/10,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.46

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