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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.73, 16,057.43 and 3,686.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.73, 16,057.43 and 3,686.41 is: 5,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.73 : 16,057.43 = 3,686.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.73/16,057.43 = 3,686.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.73x = 16,057.43 × 3,686.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.73x = 59,194,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,194,270.53/10,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.18

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