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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,900.06, 16,350.50 and 3,503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,900.06, 16,350.50 and 3,503.54 is: 5,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,900.06 : 16,350.50 = 3,503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,900.06/16,350.50 = 3,503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,900.06x = 16,350.50 × 3,503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,900.06x = 57,284,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,284,680.41/10,900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.45

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