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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.52, 16,356.96 and 5,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.52, 16,356.96 and 5,059.44 is: 7,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.52 : 16,356.96 = 5,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.52/16,356.96 = 5,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.52x = 16,356.96 × 5,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.52x = 82,757,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,757,057.70/10,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,591.33

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