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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.59, 16,091.01 and 4,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.59, 16,091.01 and 4,726.44 is: 7,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.59 : 16,091.01 = 4,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.59/16,091.01 = 4,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.59x = 16,091.01 × 4,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.59x = 76,053,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,053,193.30/10,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.90

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