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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.23, 16,065.36 and 5,782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.23, 16,065.36 and 5,782.19 is: 8,673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.23 : 16,065.36 = 5,782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.23/16,065.36 = 5,782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.23x = 16,065.36 × 5,782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.23x = 92,892,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,892,883.61/10,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.29

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