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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.26, 16,059.62 and 3,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.26, 16,059.62 and 3,312.74 is: 4,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.26 : 16,059.62 = 3,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.26/16,059.62 = 3,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.26x = 16,059.62 × 3,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.26x = 53,201,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,345.56/10,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.33

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