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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.94, 16,094.34 and 3,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.94, 16,094.34 and 3,802.44 is: 5,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.94 : 16,094.34 = 3,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.94/16,094.34 = 3,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.94x = 16,094.34 × 3,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.94x = 61,197,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,762.19/10,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.52

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