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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.07, 16,346.74 and 3,108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.07, 16,346.74 and 3,108.06 is: 4,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.07 : 16,346.74 = 3,108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.07/16,346.74 = 3,108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.07x = 16,346.74 × 3,108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.07x = 50,806,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,806,648.72/10,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.70

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