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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.38, 16,354.50 and 3,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.38, 16,354.50 and 3,110.26 is: 4,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.38 : 16,354.50 = 3,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.38/16,354.50 = 3,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.38x = 16,354.50 × 3,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.38x = 50,866,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866,747.17/10,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.08

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