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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.84, 16,002.88 and 3,738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.84, 16,002.88 and 3,738.34 is: 5,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.84 : 16,002.88 = 3,738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.84/16,002.88 = 3,738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.84x = 16,002.88 × 3,738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.84x = 59,824,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,206.42/10,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.01

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