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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.29, 16,003.85 and 3,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.29, 16,003.85 and 3,274.97 is: 4,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.29 : 16,003.85 = 3,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.29/16,003.85 = 3,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.29x = 16,003.85 × 3,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.29x = 52,412,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,412,032.24/10,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.04

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