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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.01, 16,097.64 and 3,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.01, 16,097.64 and 3,334.30 is: 5,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.01 : 16,097.64 = 3,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.01/16,097.64 = 3,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.01x = 16,097.64 × 3,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.01x = 53,674,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,361.05/10,730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.27

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