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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.73, 16,093.08 and 3,330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.73, 16,093.08 and 3,330.81 is: 4,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.73 : 16,093.08 = 3,330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.73/16,093.08 = 3,330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.73x = 16,093.08 × 3,330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.73x = 53,602,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,602,991.79/10,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.68

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