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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.66, 16,063.74 and 3,688.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.66, 16,063.74 and 3,688.31 is: 5,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.66 : 16,063.74 = 3,688.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.66/16,063.74 = 3,688.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.66x = 16,063.74 × 3,688.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.66x = 59,247,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,972.56/10,707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.23

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