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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.87, 16,010.18 and 3,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.87, 16,010.18 and 3,277.08 is: 4,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.87 : 16,010.18 = 3,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.87/16,010.18 = 3,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.87x = 16,010.18 × 3,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.87x = 52,466,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,594.97/10,671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.35

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