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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.53, 16,003.03 and 3,272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.53, 16,003.03 and 3,272.83 is: 4,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.53 : 16,003.03 = 3,272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.53/16,003.03 = 3,272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.53x = 16,003.03 × 3,272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.53x = 52,375,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,375,196.67/10,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.32

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