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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.27, 16,001.76 and 4,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.27, 16,001.76 and 4,005.59 is: 6,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.27 : 16,001.76 = 4,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.27/16,001.76 = 4,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.27x = 16,001.76 × 4,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.27x = 64,096,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,489.84/10,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.02

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