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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.40, 16,355.82 and 3,506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.40, 16,355.82 and 3,506.10 is: 5,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.40 : 16,355.82 = 3,506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.40/16,355.82 = 3,506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.40x = 16,355.82 × 3,506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.40x = 57,345,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,140.50/10,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.35

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