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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.65, 16,033.19 and 3,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.65, 16,033.19 and 3,668.62 is: 5,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.65 : 16,033.19 = 3,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.65/16,033.19 = 3,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.65x = 16,033.19 × 3,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.65x = 58,819,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,819,681.50/10,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.00

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