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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.09, 16,183.84 and 3,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.09, 16,183.84 and 3,771.14 is: 5,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.09 : 16,183.84 = 3,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.09/16,183.84 = 3,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.09x = 16,183.84 × 3,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.09x = 61,031,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,450.17/10,786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.35

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