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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.96, 16,092.74 and 3,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.96, 16,092.74 and 3,336.46 is: 5,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.96 : 16,092.74 = 3,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.96/16,092.74 = 3,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.96x = 16,092.74 × 3,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.96x = 53,692,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,751.41/10,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.07

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