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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.96, 16,091.10 and 3,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.96, 16,091.10 and 3,706.24 is: 5,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.96 : 16,091.10 = 3,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.96/16,091.10 = 3,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.96x = 16,091.10 × 3,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.96x = 59,637,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637,478.46/10,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.11

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