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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.20, 16,127.34 and 3,729.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.20, 16,127.34 and 3,729.93 is: 5,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.20 : 16,127.34 = 3,729.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.20/16,127.34 = 3,729.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.20x = 16,127.34 × 3,729.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.20x = 60,153,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,153,849.29/10,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.60

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