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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.92, 16,346.04 and 5,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.92, 16,346.04 and 5,051.02 is: 7,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.92 : 16,346.04 = 5,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.92/16,346.04 = 5,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.92x = 16,346.04 × 5,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.92x = 82,564,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,564,174.96/10,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.36

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