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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.22, 16,090.84 and 6,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.22, 16,090.84 and 6,100.50 is: 9,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.22 : 16,090.84 = 6,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.22/16,090.84 = 6,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.22x = 16,090.84 × 6,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.22x = 98,162,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,162,169.42/10,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.76

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