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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.14, 16,010.58 and 3,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.14, 16,010.58 and 3,277.24 is: 4,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.14 : 16,010.58 = 3,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.14/16,010.58 = 3,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.14x = 16,010.58 × 3,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.14x = 52,470,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,470,513.20/10,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.59

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