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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.38, 16,062.08 and 3,687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.38, 16,062.08 and 3,687.11 is: 5,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.38 : 16,062.08 = 3,687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.38/16,062.08 = 3,687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.38x = 16,062.08 × 3,687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.38x = 59,222,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222,557.04/10,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.01

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