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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.58, 16,212.33 and 5,616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.58, 16,212.33 and 5,616.06 is: 8,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.58 : 16,212.33 = 5,616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.58/16,212.33 = 5,616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.58x = 16,212.33 × 5,616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.58x = 91,049,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,049,418.02/10,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.47

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