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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.96, 16,096.47 and 3,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.96, 16,096.47 and 3,335.07 is: 5,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.96 : 16,096.47 = 3,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.96/16,096.47 = 3,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.96x = 16,096.47 × 3,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.96x = 53,682,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682,854.20/10,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.08

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