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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.62, 16,094.19 and 3,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.62, 16,094.19 and 3,804.50 is: 5,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.62 : 16,094.19 = 3,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.62/16,094.19 = 3,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.62x = 16,094.19 × 3,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.62x = 61,230,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,345.86/10,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.60

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