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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,695.72, 16,042.86 and 3,769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,695.72, 16,042.86 and 3,769.32 is: 5,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,695.72 : 16,042.86 = 3,769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,695.72/16,042.86 = 3,769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,695.72x = 16,042.86 × 3,769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,695.72x = 60,470,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,673.06/10,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.73

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