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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.55, 16,008.83 and 3,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.55, 16,008.83 and 3,276.03 is: 4,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.55 : 16,008.83 = 3,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.55/16,008.83 = 3,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.55x = 16,008.83 × 3,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.55x = 52,445,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445,407.34/10,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.05

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