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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.09, 16,009.93 and 3,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.09, 16,009.93 and 3,274.77 is: 4,912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.09 : 16,009.93 = 3,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.09/16,009.93 = 3,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.09x = 16,009.93 × 3,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.09x = 52,428,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428,838.47/10,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.71

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