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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.41, 16,034.62 and 3,670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.41, 16,034.62 and 3,670.43 is: 5,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.41 : 16,034.62 = 3,670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.41/16,034.62 = 3,670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.41x = 16,034.62 × 3,670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.41x = 58,853,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,853,950.29/10,692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.27

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