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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.87, 16,218.57 and 3,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.87, 16,218.57 and 3,791.06 is: 5,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.87 : 16,218.57 = 3,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.87/16,218.57 = 3,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.87x = 16,218.57 × 3,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.87x = 61,485,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,571.98/10,811.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.86

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