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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.59, 16,211.43 and 3,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.59, 16,211.43 and 3,016.38 is: 4,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.59 : 16,211.43 = 3,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.59/16,211.43 = 3,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.59x = 16,211.43 × 3,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.59x = 48,899,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899,833.22/10,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.58

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