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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.53, 16,187.32 and 3,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.53, 16,187.32 and 3,773.67 is: 5,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.53 : 16,187.32 = 3,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.53/16,187.32 = 3,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.53x = 16,187.32 × 3,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.53x = 61,085,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,594.43/10,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.42

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