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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.66, 16,019.27 and 3,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.66, 16,019.27 and 3,660.39 is: 5,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.66 : 16,019.27 = 3,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.66/16,019.27 = 3,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.66x = 16,019.27 × 3,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.66x = 58,636,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636,775.72/10,680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.00

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