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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.30, 16,010.85 and 3,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.30, 16,010.85 and 3,277.10 is: 4,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.30 : 16,010.85 = 3,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.30/16,010.85 = 3,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.30x = 16,010.85 × 3,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.30x = 52,469,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,156.54/10,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.39

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