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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.38, 16,063.58 and 3,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.38, 16,063.58 and 3,688.11 is: 5,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.38 : 16,063.58 = 3,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.38/16,063.58 = 3,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.38x = 16,063.58 × 3,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.38x = 59,244,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,250.03/10,708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.51

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