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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.52, 16,158.08 and 3,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.52, 16,158.08 and 3,755.38 is: 5,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.52 : 16,158.08 = 3,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.52/16,158.08 = 3,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.52x = 16,158.08 × 3,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.52x = 60,679,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,679,730.47/10,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.26

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