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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.08, 15,918.29 and 3,493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.08, 15,918.29 and 3,493.09 is: 5,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.08 : 15,918.29 = 3,493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.08/15,918.29 = 3,493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.08x = 15,918.29 × 3,493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.08x = 55,603,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,922.56/10,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.18

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