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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.93, 16,032.12 and 3,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.93, 16,032.12 and 3,667.91 is: 5,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.93 : 16,032.12 = 3,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.93/16,032.12 = 3,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.93x = 16,032.12 × 3,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.93x = 58,804,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804,279.35/10,687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.93

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