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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.17, 16,063.97 and 3,686.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.17, 16,063.97 and 3,686.45 is: 5,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.17 : 16,063.97 = 3,686.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.17/16,063.97 = 3,686.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.17x = 16,063.97 × 3,686.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.17x = 59,218,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,218,923.45/10,708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.26

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