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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.14, 16,006.41 and 3,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.14, 16,006.41 and 3,273.98 is: 4,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.14 : 16,006.41 = 3,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.14/16,006.41 = 3,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.14x = 16,006.41 × 3,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.14x = 52,404,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404,586.18/10,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.79

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