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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,861.39, 16,292.13 and 3,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,861.39, 16,292.13 and 3,070.27 is: 4,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,861.39 : 16,292.13 = 3,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,861.39/16,292.13 = 3,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,861.39x = 16,292.13 × 3,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,861.39x = 50,021,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,021,237.98/10,861.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.42

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