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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.61, 16,084.63 and 3,607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.61, 16,084.63 and 3,607.89 is: 5,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.61 : 16,084.63 = 3,607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.61/16,084.63 = 3,607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.61x = 16,084.63 × 3,607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.61x = 58,031,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,031,575.73/10,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.57

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