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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.80, 16,014.88 and 3,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.80, 16,014.88 and 3,280.96 is: 4,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.80 : 16,014.88 = 3,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.80/16,014.88 = 3,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.80x = 16,014.88 × 3,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.80x = 52,544,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544,180.68/10,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.34

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