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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.74, 16,092.78 and 3,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.74, 16,092.78 and 3,331.08 is: 4,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.74 : 16,092.78 = 3,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.74/16,092.78 = 3,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.74x = 16,092.78 × 3,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.74x = 53,606,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,606,337.60/10,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.45

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