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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,900.65, 16,347.99 and 3,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,900.65, 16,347.99 and 3,001.26 is: 4,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,900.65 : 16,347.99 = 3,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,900.65/16,347.99 = 3,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,900.65x = 16,347.99 × 3,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,900.65x = 49,064,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,064,568.47/10,900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.07

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