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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.21, 16,049.04 and 3,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.21, 16,049.04 and 3,305.68 is: 4,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.21 : 16,049.04 = 3,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.21/16,049.04 = 3,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.21x = 16,049.04 × 3,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.21x = 53,052,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,938.03/10,703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.73

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