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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.52, 16,002.60 and 3,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.52, 16,002.60 and 3,272.92 is: 4,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.52 : 16,002.60 = 3,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.52/16,002.60 = 3,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.52x = 16,002.60 × 3,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.52x = 52,375,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,375,229.59/10,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.32

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