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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.68, 16,008.37 and 3,657.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.68, 16,008.37 and 3,657.63 is: 5,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.68 : 16,008.37 = 3,657.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.68/16,008.37 = 3,657.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.68x = 16,008.37 × 3,657.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.68x = 58,552,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552,694.36/10,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.63

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