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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.39, 16,010.54 and 3,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.39, 16,010.54 and 3,278.13 is: 4,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.39 : 16,010.54 = 3,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.39/16,010.54 = 3,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.39x = 16,010.54 × 3,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.39x = 52,484,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,671.52/10,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.34

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