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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.62, 16,015.20 and 3,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.62, 16,015.20 and 3,281.32 is: 4,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.62 : 16,015.20 = 3,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.62/16,015.20 = 3,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.62x = 16,015.20 × 3,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.62x = 52,550,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550,996.06/10,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.06

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