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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.06, 16,070.82 and 3,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.06, 16,070.82 and 3,318.22 is: 4,977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.06 : 16,070.82 = 3,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.06/16,070.82 = 3,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.06x = 16,070.82 × 3,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.06x = 53,326,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,326,516.34/10,714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.25

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