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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.34, 16,001.08 and 3,270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.34, 16,001.08 and 3,270.89 is: 4,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.34 : 16,001.08 = 3,270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.34/16,001.08 = 3,270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.34x = 16,001.08 × 3,270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.34x = 52,337,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,692.56/10,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.27

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