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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.97, 16,035.21 and 3,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.97, 16,035.21 and 3,293.27 is: 4,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.97 : 16,035.21 = 3,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.97/16,035.21 = 3,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.97x = 16,035.21 × 3,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.97x = 52,808,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808,195.86/10,688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.44

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