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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.52, 16,007.66 and 3,648.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.52, 16,007.66 and 3,648.89 is: 5,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.52 : 16,007.66 = 3,648.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.52/16,007.66 = 3,648.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.52x = 16,007.66 × 3,648.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.52x = 58,410,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410,128.80/10,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.97

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