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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.46, 16,067.36 and 3,315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.46, 16,067.36 and 3,315.82 is: 4,973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.46 : 16,067.36 = 3,315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.46/16,067.36 = 3,315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.46x = 16,067.36 × 3,315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.46x = 53,276,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,276,473.64/10,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.78

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