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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.10, 16,008.15 and 3,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.10, 16,008.15 and 3,747.30 is: 5,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.10 : 16,008.15 = 3,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.10/16,008.15 = 3,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.10x = 16,008.15 × 3,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.10x = 59,987,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,340.50/10,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.95

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