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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.59, 16,034.76 and 3,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.59, 16,034.76 and 3,671.28 is: 5,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.59 : 16,034.76 = 3,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.59/16,034.76 = 3,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.59x = 16,034.76 × 3,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.59x = 58,868,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868,093.69/10,692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.51

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