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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.63, 16,001.54 and 3,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.63, 16,001.54 and 3,272.13 is: 4,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.63 : 16,001.54 = 3,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.63/16,001.54 = 3,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.63x = 16,001.54 × 3,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.63x = 52,359,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359,119.08/10,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.22

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