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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.97, 16,090.45 and 3,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.97, 16,090.45 and 3,329.44 is: 4,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.97 : 16,090.45 = 3,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.97/16,090.45 = 3,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.97x = 16,090.45 × 3,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.97x = 53,572,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572,139.30/10,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.16

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