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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.44, 16,094.91 and 3,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.44, 16,094.91 and 3,332.91 is: 4,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.44 : 16,094.91 = 3,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.44/16,094.91 = 3,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.44x = 16,094.91 × 3,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.44x = 53,642,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,642,886.49/10,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.60

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