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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.24, 16,101.62 and 9,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.24, 16,101.62 and 9,995.27 is: 15,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.24 : 16,101.62 = 9,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.24/16,101.62 = 9,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.24x = 16,101.62 × 9,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.24x = 160,940,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,940,061.11/10,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.94

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