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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.54, 16,019.52 and 3,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.54, 16,019.52 and 3,667.62 is: 5,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.54 : 16,019.52 = 3,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.54/16,019.52 = 3,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.54x = 16,019.52 × 3,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.54x = 58,753,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,511.94/10,679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.50

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