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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.51, 16,010.34 and 3,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.51, 16,010.34 and 3,277.05 is: 4,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.51 : 16,010.34 = 3,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.51/16,010.34 = 3,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.51x = 16,010.34 × 3,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.51x = 52,466,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,684.70/10,671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.52

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