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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.09, 16,091.20 and 3,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.09, 16,091.20 and 3,803.59 is: 5,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.09 : 16,091.20 = 3,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.09/16,091.20 = 3,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.09x = 16,091.20 × 3,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.09x = 61,204,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204,327.41/10,729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.52

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