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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.90, 16,093.26 and 3,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.90, 16,093.26 and 3,709.07 is: 5,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.90 : 16,093.26 = 3,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.90/16,093.26 = 3,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.90x = 16,093.26 × 3,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.90x = 59,691,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,027.87/10,730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.54

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