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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.43, 16,060.14 and 3,687.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.43, 16,060.14 and 3,687.45 is: 5,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.43 : 16,060.14 = 3,687.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.43/16,060.14 = 3,687.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.43x = 16,060.14 × 3,687.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.43x = 59,220,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,963.24/10,709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.80

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