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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.52, 16,064.74 and 3,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.52, 16,064.74 and 3,312.48 is: 4,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.52 : 16,064.74 = 3,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.52/16,064.74 = 3,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.52x = 16,064.74 × 3,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.52x = 53,214,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,134.10/10,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.33

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