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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.80, 16,079.92 and 3,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.80, 16,079.92 and 3,325.08 is: 4,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.80 : 16,079.92 = 3,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.80/16,079.92 = 3,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.80x = 16,079.92 × 3,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.80x = 53,467,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,020.39/10,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.83

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