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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.40, 16,013.90 and 3,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.40, 16,013.90 and 3,279.89 is: 4,920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.40 : 16,013.90 = 3,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.40/16,013.90 = 3,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.40x = 16,013.90 × 3,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.40x = 52,523,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523,878.71/10,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.09

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