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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.89, 16,013.21 and 3,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.89, 16,013.21 and 3,279.10 is: 4,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.89 : 16,013.21 = 3,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.89/16,013.21 = 3,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.89x = 16,013.21 × 3,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.89x = 52,508,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,916.91/10,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.38

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