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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.44, 16,069.41 and 3,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.44, 16,069.41 and 3,315.93 is: 4,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.44 : 16,069.41 = 3,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.44/16,069.41 = 3,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.44x = 16,069.41 × 3,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.44x = 53,284,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284,958.35/10,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.12

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