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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.98, 16,079.97 and 5,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.98, 16,079.97 and 5,791.94 is: 8,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.98 : 16,079.97 = 5,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.98/16,079.97 = 5,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.98x = 16,079.97 × 5,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.98x = 93,134,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,134,141.04/10,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.91

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