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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,891.72, 16,339.52 and 3,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,891.72, 16,339.52 and 3,775.60 is: 5,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,891.72 : 16,339.52 = 3,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,891.72/16,339.52 = 3,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,891.72x = 16,339.52 × 3,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,891.72x = 61,691,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,691,491.71/10,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.07

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