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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.53, 16,039.46 and 3,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.53, 16,039.46 and 3,295.69 is: 4,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.53 : 16,039.46 = 3,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.53/16,039.46 = 3,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.53x = 16,039.46 × 3,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.53x = 52,861,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,087.93/10,691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.20

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