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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.92, 16,006.72 and 4,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.92, 16,006.72 and 4,008.32 is: 6,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.92 : 16,006.72 = 4,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.92/16,006.72 = 4,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.92x = 16,006.72 × 4,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.92x = 64,160,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,160,055.91/10,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.92

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