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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.06, 16,240.73 and 3,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.06, 16,240.73 and 3,807.29 is: 5,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.06 : 16,240.73 = 3,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.06/16,240.73 = 3,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.06x = 16,240.73 × 3,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.06x = 61,833,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833,068.68/10,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.97

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