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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.37, 16,008.93 and 3,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.37, 16,008.93 and 3,649.73 is: 5,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.37 : 16,008.93 = 3,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.37/16,008.93 = 3,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.37x = 16,008.93 × 3,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.37x = 58,428,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,428,312.11/10,671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.24

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