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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.36, 16,082.88 and 10,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.36, 16,082.88 and 10,683.04 is: 15,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.36 : 16,082.88 = 10,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.36/16,082.88 = 10,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.36x = 16,082.88 × 10,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.36x = 171,814,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,814,050.36/10,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.56

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