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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.68, 16,093.40 and 3,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.68, 16,093.40 and 3,708.40 is: 5,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.68 : 16,093.40 = 3,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.68/16,093.40 = 3,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.68x = 16,093.40 × 3,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.68x = 59,680,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,680,764.56/10,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.25

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