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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.44, 16,094.88 and 6,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.44, 16,094.88 and 6,102.72 is: 9,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.44 : 16,094.88 = 6,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.44/16,094.88 = 6,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.44x = 16,094.88 × 6,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.44x = 98,222,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222,546.07/10,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.49

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