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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.26, 16,081.97 and 3,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.26, 16,081.97 and 3,325.83 is: 4,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.26 : 16,081.97 = 3,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.26/16,081.97 = 3,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.26x = 16,081.97 × 3,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.26x = 53,485,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,966.39/10,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.71

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