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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.95, 16,057.94 and 3,685.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.95, 16,057.94 and 3,685.98 is: 5,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.95 : 16,057.94 = 3,685.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.95/16,057.94 = 3,685.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.95x = 16,057.94 × 3,685.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.95x = 59,189,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189,227.25/10,707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.60

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