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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.64, 16,095.08 and 3,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.64, 16,095.08 and 3,804.40 is: 5,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.64 : 16,095.08 = 3,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.64/16,095.08 = 3,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.64x = 16,095.08 × 3,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.64x = 61,232,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232,122.35/10,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.42

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