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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.04, 16,084.67 and 2,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.04, 16,084.67 and 2,826.69 is: 4,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.04 : 16,084.67 = 2,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.04/16,084.67 = 2,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.04x = 16,084.67 × 2,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.04x = 45,466,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466,301.39/10,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.06

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