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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.80, 16,085.92 and 3,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.80, 16,085.92 and 3,329.08 is: 4,991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.80 : 16,085.92 = 3,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.80/16,085.92 = 3,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.80x = 16,085.92 × 3,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.80x = 53,551,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551,314.55/10,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.83

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