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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.06, 16,069.32 and 3,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.06, 16,069.32 and 3,317.22 is: 4,975.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.06 : 16,069.32 = 3,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.06/16,069.32 = 3,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.06x = 16,069.32 × 3,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.06x = 53,305,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305,469.69/10,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.75

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