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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.44, 16,090.41 and 3,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.44, 16,090.41 and 3,329.94 is: 4,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.44 : 16,090.41 = 3,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.44/16,090.41 = 3,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.44x = 16,090.41 × 3,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.44x = 53,580,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,099.88/10,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.14

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