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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.73, 16,123.74 and 3,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.73, 16,123.74 and 3,729.84 is: 5,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.73 : 16,123.74 = 3,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.73/16,123.74 = 3,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.73x = 16,123.74 × 3,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.73x = 60,138,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,138,970.40/10,751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.42

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