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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.36, 16,004.15 and 3,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.36, 16,004.15 and 3,274.20 is: 4,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.36 : 16,004.15 = 3,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.36/16,004.15 = 3,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.36x = 16,004.15 × 3,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.36x = 52,400,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,771.56/10,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.87

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