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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.57, 16,051.93 and 3,679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.57, 16,051.93 and 3,679.65 is: 5,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.57 : 16,051.93 = 3,679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.57/16,051.93 = 3,679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.57x = 16,051.93 × 3,679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.57x = 59,065,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065,475.03/10,700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.84

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