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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.05, 16,083.72 and 6,766.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.05, 16,083.72 and 6,766.71 is: 10,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.05 : 16,083.72 = 6,766.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.05/16,083.72 = 6,766.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.05x = 16,083.72 × 6,766.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.05x = 108,833,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,833,868.96/10,720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.37

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