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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.52, 16,084.04 and 5,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.52, 16,084.04 and 5,783.44 is: 8,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.52 : 16,084.04 = 5,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.52/16,084.04 = 5,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.52x = 16,084.04 × 5,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.52x = 93,021,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021,080.30/10,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.73

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