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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.96, 16,015.87 and 4,012.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.96, 16,015.87 and 4,012.79 is: 6,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.96 : 16,015.87 = 4,012.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.96/16,015.87 = 4,012.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.96x = 16,015.87 × 4,012.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.96x = 64,268,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,268,262.87/10,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.34

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