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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.33, 16,055.50 and 3,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.33, 16,055.50 and 3,684.36 is: 5,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.33 : 16,055.50 = 3,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.33/16,055.50 = 3,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.33x = 16,055.50 × 3,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.33x = 59,154,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154,241.98/10,706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.17

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