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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.91, 16,323.02 and 3,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.91, 16,323.02 and 3,090.72 is: 4,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.91 : 16,323.02 = 3,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.91/16,323.02 = 3,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.91x = 16,323.02 × 3,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.91x = 50,449,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449,941.72/10,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.13

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