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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.12, 16,063.26 and 3,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.12, 16,063.26 and 3,687.22 is: 5,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.12 : 16,063.26 = 3,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.12/16,063.26 = 3,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.12x = 16,063.26 × 3,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.12x = 59,228,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,228,800.53/10,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.20

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