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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.89, 16,085.32 and 5,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.89, 16,085.32 and 5,103.91 is: 7,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.89 : 16,085.32 = 5,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.89/16,085.32 = 5,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.89x = 16,085.32 × 5,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.89x = 82,098,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,098,032.95/10,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.48

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