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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,689.39, 16,033.28 and 3,759.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,689.39, 16,033.28 and 3,759.03 is: 5,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,689.39 : 16,033.28 = 3,759.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,689.39/16,033.28 = 3,759.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,689.39x = 16,033.28 × 3,759.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,689.39x = 60,269,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,269,561.72/10,689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.26

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