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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.74, 16,096.08 and 3,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.74, 16,096.08 and 3,332.82 is: 4,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.74 : 16,096.08 = 3,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.74/16,096.08 = 3,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.74x = 16,096.08 × 3,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.74x = 53,645,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645,337.35/10,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.69

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