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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.22, 16,062.33 and 3,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.22, 16,062.33 and 3,688.41 is: 5,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.22 : 16,062.33 = 3,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.22/16,062.33 = 3,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.22x = 16,062.33 × 3,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.22x = 59,244,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,458.60/10,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.62

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