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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.22, 16,056.90 and 3,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.22, 16,056.90 and 3,685.24 is: 5,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.22 : 16,056.90 = 3,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.22/16,056.90 = 3,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.22x = 16,056.90 × 3,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.22x = 59,173,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173,530.16/10,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.51

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