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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.32, 16,064.04 and 3,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.32, 16,064.04 and 3,313.44 is: 4,970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.32 : 16,064.04 = 3,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.32/16,064.04 = 3,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.32x = 16,064.04 × 3,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.32x = 53,227,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227,232.70/10,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.64

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