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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.73, 16,057.93 and 7,376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.73, 16,057.93 and 7,376.43 is: 11,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.73 : 16,057.93 = 7,376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.73/16,057.93 = 7,376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.73x = 16,057.93 × 7,376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.73x = 118,450,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,450,196.59/10,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.50

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