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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.03, 16,051.13 and 3,680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.03, 16,051.13 and 3,680.62 is: 5,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.03 : 16,051.13 = 3,680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.03/16,051.13 = 3,680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.03x = 16,051.13 × 3,680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.03x = 59,078,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078,079.17/10,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.30

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