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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.69, 16,188.14 and 3,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.69, 16,188.14 and 3,001.11 is: 4,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.69 : 16,188.14 = 3,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.69/16,188.14 = 3,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.69x = 16,188.14 × 3,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.69x = 48,582,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,388.84/10,791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.83

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