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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.66, 16,048.08 and 3,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.66, 16,048.08 and 3,303.09 is: 4,954.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.66 : 16,048.08 = 3,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.66/16,048.08 = 3,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.66x = 16,048.08 × 3,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.66x = 53,008,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008,252.57/10,698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.66

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