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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.76, 16,093.92 and 3,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.76, 16,093.92 and 3,332.04 is: 4,998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.76 : 16,093.92 = 3,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.76/16,093.92 = 3,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.76x = 16,093.92 × 3,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.76x = 53,625,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,625,585.20/10,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.77

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