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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.68, 16,090.06 and 3,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.68, 16,090.06 and 3,801.16 is: 5,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.68 : 16,090.06 = 3,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.68/16,090.06 = 3,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.68x = 16,090.06 × 3,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.68x = 61,160,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160,892.47/10,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.75

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