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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.07, 16,055.12 and 3,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.07, 16,055.12 and 3,684.12 is: 5,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.07 : 16,055.12 = 3,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.07/16,055.12 = 3,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.07x = 16,055.12 × 3,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.07x = 59,148,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148,970.27/10,706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.81

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