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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.44, 16,082.96 and 5,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.44, 16,082.96 and 5,789.52 is: 8,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.44 : 16,082.96 = 5,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.44/16,082.96 = 5,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.44x = 16,082.96 × 5,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.44x = 93,112,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,112,618.58/10,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.33

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