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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.26, 16,033.42 and 3,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.26, 16,033.42 and 3,667.36 is: 5,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.26 : 16,033.42 = 3,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.26/16,033.42 = 3,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.26x = 16,033.42 × 3,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.26x = 58,800,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,800,323.17/10,687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.91

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