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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,715.77, 16,073.35 and 3,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,715.77, 16,073.35 and 3,695.65 is: 5,543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,715.77 : 16,073.35 = 3,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,715.77/16,073.35 = 3,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,715.77x = 16,073.35 × 3,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,715.77x = 59,401,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401,537.71/10,715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.37

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