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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.61, 16,082.73 and 3,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.61, 16,082.73 and 3,223.47 is: 4,836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.61 : 16,082.73 = 3,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.61/16,082.73 = 3,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.61x = 16,082.73 × 3,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.61x = 51,842,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,842,197.67/10,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.20

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