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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.18, 16,082.65 and 3,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.18, 16,082.65 and 3,329.71 is: 4,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.18 : 16,082.65 = 3,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.18/16,082.65 = 3,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.18x = 16,082.65 × 3,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.18x = 53,550,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,524.49/10,725.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.97

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