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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.95, 16,050.33 and 3,681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.95, 16,050.33 and 3,681.69 is: 5,521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.95 : 16,050.33 = 3,681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.95/16,050.33 = 3,681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.95x = 16,050.33 × 3,681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.95x = 59,092,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092,339.46/10,702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.13

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