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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.87, 16,171.23 and 3,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.87, 16,171.23 and 3,755.94 is: 5,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.87 : 16,171.23 = 3,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.87/16,171.23 = 3,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.87x = 16,171.23 × 3,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.87x = 60,738,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738,158.78/10,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.50

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