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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.62, 16,010.81 and 3,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.62, 16,010.81 and 3,650.98 is: 5,477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.62 : 16,010.81 = 3,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.62/16,010.81 = 3,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.62x = 16,010.81 × 3,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.62x = 58,455,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455,147.09/10,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.11

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