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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.62, 16,092.54 and 3,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.62, 16,092.54 and 3,332.13 is: 4,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.62 : 16,092.54 = 3,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.62/16,092.54 = 3,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.62x = 16,092.54 × 3,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.62x = 53,622,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,622,435.31/10,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.01

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