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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.73, 16,083.45 and 3,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.73, 16,083.45 and 3,604.73 is: 5,407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.73 : 16,083.45 = 3,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.73/16,083.45 = 3,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.73x = 16,083.45 × 3,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.73x = 57,976,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,976,414.30/10,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.88

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