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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.92, 16,030.46 and 3,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.92, 16,030.46 and 3,292.62 is: 4,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.92 : 16,030.46 = 3,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.92/16,030.46 = 3,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.92x = 16,030.46 × 3,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.92x = 52,782,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782,213.21/10,687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.49

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