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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.72, 16,024.88 and 3,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.72, 16,024.88 and 3,292.32 is: 4,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.72 : 16,024.88 = 3,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.72/16,024.88 = 3,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.72x = 16,024.88 × 3,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.72x = 52,759,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759,032.92/10,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.73

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