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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.97, 16,013.00 and 3,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.97, 16,013.00 and 3,277.11 is: 4,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.97 : 16,013.00 = 3,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.97/16,013.00 = 3,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.97x = 16,013.00 × 3,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.97x = 52,476,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476,346.04/10,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.29

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