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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.93, 16,023.87 and 3,663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.93, 16,023.87 and 3,663.66 is: 5,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.93 : 16,023.87 = 3,663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.93/16,023.87 = 3,663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.93x = 16,023.87 × 3,663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.93x = 58,706,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706,011.56/10,683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.80

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