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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,787.97, 16,185.85 and 3,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,787.97, 16,185.85 and 3,769.02 is: 5,654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,787.97 : 16,185.85 = 3,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,787.97/16,185.85 = 3,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,787.97x = 16,185.85 × 3,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,787.97x = 61,004,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004,782.94/10,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.89

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