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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.49, 16,080.13 and 3,323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.49, 16,080.13 and 3,323.01 is: 4,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.49 : 16,080.13 = 3,323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.49/16,080.13 = 3,323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.49x = 16,080.13 × 3,323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.49x = 53,434,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434,432.79/10,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.26

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