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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.57, 16,011.47 and 3,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.57, 16,011.47 and 3,654.32 is: 5,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.57 : 16,011.47 = 3,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.57/16,011.47 = 3,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.57x = 16,011.47 × 3,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.57x = 58,510,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,510,964.13/10,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.85

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