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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.44, 16,093.59 and 3,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.44, 16,093.59 and 3,801.94 is: 5,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.44 : 16,093.59 = 3,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.44/16,093.59 = 3,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.44x = 16,093.59 × 3,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.44x = 61,186,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186,823.33/10,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.77

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