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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.72, 16,323.51 and 3,090.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.72, 16,323.51 and 3,090.51 is: 4,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.72 : 16,323.51 = 3,090.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.72/16,323.51 = 3,090.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.72x = 16,323.51 × 3,090.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.72x = 50,447,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447,970.89/10,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.03

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