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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.06, 16,266.27 and 3,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.06, 16,266.27 and 3,826.07 is: 5,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.06 : 16,266.27 = 3,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.06/16,266.27 = 3,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.06x = 16,266.27 × 3,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.06x = 62,235,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,235,806.33/10,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.75

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