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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.67, 16,049.97 and 3,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.67, 16,049.97 and 3,303.13 is: 4,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.67 : 16,049.97 = 3,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.67/16,049.97 = 3,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.67x = 16,049.97 × 3,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.67x = 53,015,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015,137.41/10,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.38

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