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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.21, 16,083.62 and 3,608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.21, 16,083.62 and 3,608.01 is: 5,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.21 : 16,083.62 = 3,608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.21/16,083.62 = 3,608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.21x = 16,083.62 × 3,608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.21x = 58,029,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,843.76/10,725.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.60

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