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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.34, 16,056.39 and 3,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.34, 16,056.39 and 3,684.26 is: 5,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.34 : 16,056.39 = 3,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.34/16,056.39 = 3,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.34x = 16,056.39 × 3,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.34x = 59,155,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155,915.42/10,705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.83

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