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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.20, 16,098.96 and 3,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.20, 16,098.96 and 3,711.48 is: 5,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.20 : 16,098.96 = 3,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.20/16,098.96 = 3,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.20x = 16,098.96 × 3,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.20x = 59,750,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,750,968.06/10,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.97

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