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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.11, 16,095.15 and 3,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.11, 16,095.15 and 3,334.17 is: 5,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.11 : 16,095.15 = 3,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.11/16,095.15 = 3,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.11x = 16,095.15 × 3,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.11x = 53,663,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663,966.28/10,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.72

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