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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.97, 16,001.25 and 3,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.97, 16,001.25 and 3,270.94 is: 4,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.97 : 16,001.25 = 3,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.97/16,001.25 = 3,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.97x = 16,001.25 × 3,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.97x = 52,339,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,128.68/10,665.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.11

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