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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.77, 16,021.19 and 3,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.77, 16,021.19 and 3,284.85 is: 4,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.77 : 16,021.19 = 3,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.77/16,021.19 = 3,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.77x = 16,021.19 × 3,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.77x = 52,627,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,189.55/10,679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.75

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