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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.59, 16,053.93 and 3,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.59, 16,053.93 and 3,306.84 is: 4,960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.59 : 16,053.93 = 3,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.59/16,053.93 = 3,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.59x = 16,053.93 × 3,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.59x = 53,087,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087,777.88/10,702.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.27

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