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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.64, 16,023.12 and 3,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.64, 16,023.12 and 3,757.12 is: 5,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.64 : 16,023.12 = 3,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.64/16,023.12 = 3,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.64x = 16,023.12 × 3,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.64x = 60,200,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200,784.61/10,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.44

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