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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.58, 16,361.71 and 4,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.58, 16,361.71 and 4,332.38 is: 6,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.58 : 16,361.71 = 4,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.58/16,361.71 = 4,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.58x = 16,361.71 × 4,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.58x = 70,885,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,885,052.53/10,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.27

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