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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.28, 16,012.44 and 3,653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.28, 16,012.44 and 3,653.64 is: 5,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.28 : 16,012.44 = 3,653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.28/16,012.44 = 3,653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.28x = 16,012.44 × 3,653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.28x = 58,503,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503,691.28/10,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.32

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