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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.72, 16,012.62 and 3,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.72, 16,012.62 and 3,276.86 is: 4,915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.72 : 16,012.62 = 3,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.72/16,012.62 = 3,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.72x = 16,012.62 × 3,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.72x = 52,471,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471,113.97/10,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.92

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