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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.69, 16,092.47 and 3,801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.69, 16,092.47 and 3,801.19 is: 5,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.69 : 16,092.47 = 3,801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.69/16,092.47 = 3,801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.69x = 16,092.47 × 3,801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.69x = 61,170,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170,476.80/10,726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.64

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