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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.24, 16,006.90 and 3,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.24, 16,006.90 and 3,273.60 is: 4,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.24 : 16,006.90 = 3,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.24/16,006.90 = 3,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.24x = 16,006.90 × 3,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.24x = 52,400,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,187.84/10,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.87

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