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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.68, 16,051.44 and 3,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.68, 16,051.44 and 3,304.48 is: 4,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.68 : 16,051.44 = 3,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.68/16,051.44 = 3,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.68x = 16,051.44 × 3,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.68x = 53,041,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,662.45/10,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.85

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