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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,782.89, 16,170.35 and 3,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,782.89, 16,170.35 and 3,761.13 is: 5,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,782.89 : 16,170.35 = 3,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,782.89/16,170.35 = 3,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,782.89x = 16,170.35 × 3,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,782.89x = 60,818,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818,769.69/10,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.31

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