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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.63, 16,066.26 and 3,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.63, 16,066.26 and 3,315.24 is: 4,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.63 : 16,066.26 = 3,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.63/16,066.26 = 3,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.63x = 16,066.26 × 3,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.63x = 53,263,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,263,507.80/10,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.96

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