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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.03, 16,026.68 and 3,287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.03, 16,026.68 and 3,287.21 is: 4,931.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.03 : 16,026.68 = 3,287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.03/16,026.68 = 3,287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.03x = 16,026.68 × 3,287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.03x = 52,682,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,966.19/10,683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.46

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