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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.53, 16,011.09 and 3,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.53, 16,011.09 and 3,277.50 is: 4,916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.53 : 16,011.09 = 3,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.53/16,011.09 = 3,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.53x = 16,011.09 × 3,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.53x = 52,476,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476,347.48/10,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.95

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