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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,779.30, 16,167.60 and 3,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,779.30, 16,167.60 and 3,758.04 is: 5,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,779.30 : 16,167.60 = 3,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,779.30/16,167.60 = 3,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,779.30x = 16,167.60 × 3,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,779.30x = 60,758,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758,487.50/10,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.59

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