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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.98, 16,059.30 and 3,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.98, 16,059.30 and 3,687.66 is: 5,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.98 : 16,059.30 = 3,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.98/16,059.30 = 3,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.98x = 16,059.30 × 3,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.98x = 59,221,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,221,238.24/10,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.05

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