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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.29, 16,050.44 and 3,304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.29, 16,050.44 and 3,304.59 is: 4,956.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.29 : 16,050.44 = 3,304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.29/16,050.44 = 3,304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.29x = 16,050.44 × 3,304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.29x = 53,040,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,123.52/10,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.89

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