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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.97, 16,091.95 and 3,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.97, 16,091.95 and 3,330.44 is: 4,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.97 : 16,091.95 = 3,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.97/16,091.95 = 3,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.97x = 16,091.95 × 3,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.97x = 53,593,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593,273.96/10,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.66

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