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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.83, 16,089.35 and 3,331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.83, 16,089.35 and 3,331.34 is: 4,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.83 : 16,089.35 = 3,331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.83/16,089.35 = 3,331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.83x = 16,089.35 × 3,331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.83x = 53,598,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,998.13/10,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.19

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