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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.68, 16,060.06 and 3,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.68, 16,060.06 and 3,313.04 is: 4,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.68 : 16,060.06 = 3,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.68/16,060.06 = 3,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.68x = 16,060.06 × 3,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.68x = 53,207,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207,621.18/10,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.72

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