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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.89, 16,007.82 and 3,746.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.89, 16,007.82 and 3,746.39 is: 5,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.89 : 16,007.82 = 3,746.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.89/16,007.82 = 3,746.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.89x = 16,007.82 × 3,746.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.89x = 59,971,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,971,536.77/10,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.58

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