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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.65, 16,271.07 and 3,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.65, 16,271.07 and 3,729.77 is: 5,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.65 : 16,271.07 = 3,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.65/16,271.07 = 3,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.65x = 16,271.07 × 3,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.65x = 60,687,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687,348.75/10,845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.55

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