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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.11, 16,076.97 and 3,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.11, 16,076.97 and 3,323.53 is: 4,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.11 : 16,076.97 = 3,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.11/16,076.97 = 3,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.11x = 16,076.97 × 3,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.11x = 53,432,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,292.10/10,723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.91

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