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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.94, 16,100.07 and 3,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.94, 16,100.07 and 3,806.98 is: 5,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.94 : 16,100.07 = 3,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.94/16,100.07 = 3,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.94x = 16,100.07 × 3,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.94x = 61,292,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292,644.49/10,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.24

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