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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.29, 16,348.58 and 3,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.29, 16,348.58 and 3,503.76 is: 5,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.29 : 16,348.58 = 3,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.29/16,348.58 = 3,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.29x = 16,348.58 × 3,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.29x = 57,281,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281,483.14/10,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.56

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