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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.97, 16,054.83 and 3,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.97, 16,054.83 and 3,682.71 is: 5,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.97 : 16,054.83 = 3,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.97/16,054.83 = 3,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.97x = 16,054.83 × 3,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.97x = 59,125,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,282.99/10,701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.71

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