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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.98, 16,022.50 and 3,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.98, 16,022.50 and 3,660.08 is: 5,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.98 : 16,022.50 = 3,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.98/16,022.50 = 3,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.98x = 16,022.50 × 3,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.98x = 58,643,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,631.80/10,679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.99

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