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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.67, 16,003.86 and 3,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.67, 16,003.86 and 3,272.70 is: 4,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.67 : 16,003.86 = 3,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.67/16,003.86 = 3,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.67x = 16,003.86 × 3,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.67x = 52,375,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,375,832.62/10,667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.77

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