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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.59, 16,062.93 and 3,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.59, 16,062.93 and 3,312.63 is: 4,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.59 : 16,062.93 = 3,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.59/16,062.93 = 3,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.59x = 16,062.93 × 3,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.59x = 53,210,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,543.81/10,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.42

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