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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.41, 16,090.28 and 3,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.41, 16,090.28 and 3,705.68 is: 5,559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.41 : 16,090.28 = 3,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.41/16,090.28 = 3,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.41x = 16,090.28 × 3,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.41x = 59,625,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,625,329.81/10,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.26

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