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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.37, 16,014.93 and 3,653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.37, 16,014.93 and 3,653.73 is: 5,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.37 : 16,014.93 = 3,653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.37/16,014.93 = 3,653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.37x = 16,014.93 × 3,653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.37x = 58,514,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,514,230.19/10,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.24

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