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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.41, 16,051.99 and 3,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.41, 16,051.99 and 3,305.62 is: 4,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.41 : 16,051.99 = 3,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.41/16,051.99 = 3,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.41x = 16,051.99 × 3,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.41x = 53,061,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061,779.18/10,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.85

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