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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.93, 16,051.38 and 3,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.93, 16,051.38 and 3,208.55 is: 4,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.93 : 16,051.38 = 3,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.93/16,051.38 = 3,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.93x = 16,051.38 × 3,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.93x = 51,501,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501,575.04/10,703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.47

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