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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.36, 16,010.04 and 3,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.36, 16,010.04 and 3,746.24 is: 5,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.36 : 16,010.04 = 3,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.36/16,010.04 = 3,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.36x = 16,010.04 × 3,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.36x = 59,977,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,977,452.25/10,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.36

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