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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,722.27, 16,077.51 and 3,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,722.27, 16,077.51 and 3,324.68 is: 4,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,722.27 : 16,077.51 = 3,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,722.27/16,077.51 = 3,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,722.27x = 16,077.51 × 3,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,722.27x = 53,452,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452,495.56/10,722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.18

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