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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.97, 16,073.72 and 3,785.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.97, 16,073.72 and 3,785.47 is: 5,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.97 : 16,073.72 = 3,785.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.97/16,073.72 = 3,785.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.97x = 16,073.72 × 3,785.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.97x = 60,846,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,846,584.85/10,710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.77

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