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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.91, 16,023.87 and 3,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.91, 16,023.87 and 3,287.04 is: 4,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.91 : 16,023.87 = 3,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.91/16,023.87 = 3,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.91x = 16,023.87 × 3,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.91x = 52,671,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,101.64/10,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.41

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