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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.51, 16,011.84 and 3,278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.51, 16,011.84 and 3,278.05 is: 4,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.51 : 16,011.84 = 3,278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.51/16,011.84 = 3,278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.51x = 16,011.84 × 3,278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.51x = 52,487,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487,612.11/10,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.02

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