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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.70, 16,007.32 and 3,275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.70, 16,007.32 and 3,275.99 is: 4,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.70 : 16,007.32 = 3,275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.70/16,007.32 = 3,275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.70x = 16,007.32 × 3,275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.70x = 52,439,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439,820.25/10,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.91

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