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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.92, 16,091.02 and 3,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.92, 16,091.02 and 3,706.18 is: 5,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.92 : 16,091.02 = 3,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.92/16,091.02 = 3,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.92x = 16,091.02 × 3,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.92x = 59,636,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636,216.50/10,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.01

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