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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.89, 16,089.79 and 3,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.89, 16,089.79 and 3,332.06 is: 4,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.89 : 16,089.79 = 3,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.89/16,089.79 = 3,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.89x = 16,089.79 × 3,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.89x = 53,612,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,145.67/10,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.92

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