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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.73, 16,127.89 and 3,826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.73, 16,127.89 and 3,826.61 is: 5,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.73 : 16,127.89 = 3,826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.73/16,127.89 = 3,826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.73x = 16,127.89 × 3,826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.73x = 61,715,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,054.95/10,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.95

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