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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.06, 16,024.90 and 3,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.06, 16,024.90 and 3,286.35 is: 4,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.06 : 16,024.90 = 3,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.06/16,024.90 = 3,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.06x = 16,024.90 × 3,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.06x = 52,663,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,663,421.90/10,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.08

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