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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.09, 16,010.44 and 3,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.09, 16,010.44 and 3,277.15 is: 4,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.09 : 16,010.44 = 3,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.09/16,010.44 = 3,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.09x = 16,010.44 × 3,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.09x = 52,468,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468,565.23/10,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.43

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