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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.90, 16,009.35 and 7,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.90, 16,009.35 and 7,332.10 is: 10,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.90 : 16,009.35 = 7,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.90/16,009.35 = 7,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.90x = 16,009.35 × 7,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.90x = 117,382,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,382,155.14/10,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.15

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