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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.60, 16,013.94 and 3,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.60, 16,013.94 and 3,750.68 is: 5,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.60 : 16,013.94 = 3,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.60/16,013.94 = 3,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.60x = 16,013.94 × 3,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.60x = 60,063,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,063,164.48/10,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.68

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