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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.40, 16,113.96 and 3,818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.40, 16,113.96 and 3,818.96 is: 5,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.40 : 16,113.96 = 3,818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.40/16,113.96 = 3,818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.40x = 16,113.96 × 3,818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.40x = 61,538,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538,568.68/10,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.50

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