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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.60, 16,067.43 and 3,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.60, 16,067.43 and 3,315.63 is: 4,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.60 : 16,067.43 = 3,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.60/16,067.43 = 3,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.60x = 16,067.43 × 3,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.60x = 53,273,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273,652.93/10,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.92

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