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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.48, 16,171.19 and 3,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.48, 16,171.19 and 3,761.69 is: 5,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.48 : 16,171.19 = 3,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.48/16,171.19 = 3,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.48x = 16,171.19 × 3,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.48x = 60,831,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,003.71/10,783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.13

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