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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.76, 16,084.02 and 3,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.76, 16,084.02 and 3,795.64 is: 5,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.76 : 16,084.02 = 3,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.76/16,084.02 = 3,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.76x = 16,084.02 × 3,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.76x = 61,049,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,149.67/10,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.42

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