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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.52, 16,351.93 and 3,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.52, 16,351.93 and 3,110.33 is: 4,665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.52 : 16,351.93 = 3,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.52/16,351.93 = 3,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.52x = 16,351.93 × 3,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.52x = 50,859,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,859,898.44/10,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.40

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