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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.66, 16,077.62 and 3,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.66, 16,077.62 and 3,322.96 is: 4,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.66 : 16,077.62 = 3,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.66/16,077.62 = 3,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.66x = 16,077.62 × 3,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.66x = 53,425,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,256.27/10,718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.32

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