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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.41, 16,049.52 and 3,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.41, 16,049.52 and 3,680.56 is: 5,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.41 : 16,049.52 = 3,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.41/16,049.52 = 3,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.41x = 16,049.52 × 3,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.41x = 59,071,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071,221.33/10,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.46

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