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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.77, 16,092.69 and 3,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.77, 16,092.69 and 3,330.24 is: 4,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.77 : 16,092.69 = 3,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.77/16,092.69 = 3,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.77x = 16,092.69 × 3,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.77x = 53,592,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592,513.70/10,727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.68

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