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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.17, 16,010.60 and 3,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.17, 16,010.60 and 3,277.19 is: 4,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.17 : 16,010.60 = 3,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.17/16,010.60 = 3,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.17x = 16,010.60 × 3,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.17x = 52,469,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,681.78/10,672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.50

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