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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.14, 16,012.08 and 3,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.14, 16,012.08 and 3,278.24 is: 4,918.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.14 : 16,012.08 = 3,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.14/16,012.08 = 3,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.14x = 16,012.08 × 3,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.14x = 52,491,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,441.14/10,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.09

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