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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.22, 16,055.40 and 3,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.22, 16,055.40 and 3,684.24 is: 5,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.22 : 16,055.40 = 3,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.22/16,055.40 = 3,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.22x = 16,055.40 × 3,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.22x = 59,151,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,946.90/10,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.01

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