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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.68, 16,009.94 and 3,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.68, 16,009.94 and 3,277.19 is: 4,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.68 : 16,009.94 = 3,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.68/16,009.94 = 3,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.68x = 16,009.94 × 3,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.68x = 52,467,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,615.27/10,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.53

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