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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.93, 16,064.34 and 3,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.93, 16,064.34 and 3,690.28 is: 5,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.93 : 16,064.34 = 3,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.93/16,064.34 = 3,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.93x = 16,064.34 × 3,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.93x = 59,281,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281,912.62/10,708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.75

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