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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.68, 16,093.82 and 5,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.68, 16,093.82 and 5,461.32 is: 8,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.68 : 16,093.82 = 5,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.68/16,093.82 = 5,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.68x = 16,093.82 × 5,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.68x = 87,893,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,893,473.74/10,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.97

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