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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.93, 16,092.74 and 4,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.93, 16,092.74 and 4,802.33 is: 7,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.93 : 16,092.74 = 4,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.93/16,092.74 = 4,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.93x = 16,092.74 × 4,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.93x = 77,282,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,282,700.32/10,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.22

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