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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.39, 16,056.62 and 3,308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.39, 16,056.62 and 3,308.49 is: 4,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.39 : 16,056.62 = 3,308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.39/16,056.62 = 3,308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.39x = 16,056.62 × 3,308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.39x = 53,123,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123,150.16/10,703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.21

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