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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.26, 16,057.28 and 5,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.26, 16,057.28 and 5,773.30 is: 8,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.26 : 16,057.28 = 5,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.26/16,057.28 = 5,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.26x = 16,057.28 × 5,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.26x = 92,703,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,703,494.62/10,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.67

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