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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.64, 16,155.68 and 3,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.64, 16,155.68 and 3,376.12 is: 5,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.64 : 16,155.68 = 3,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.64/16,155.68 = 3,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.64x = 16,155.68 × 3,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.64x = 54,543,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,543,514.36/10,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.74

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