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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.27, 16,021.94 and 3,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.27, 16,021.94 and 3,285.35 is: 4,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.27 : 16,021.94 = 3,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.27/16,021.94 = 3,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.27x = 16,021.94 × 3,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.27x = 52,637,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637,680.58/10,680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.50

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