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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.07, 16,356.21 and 3,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.07, 16,356.21 and 3,006.73 is: 4,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.07 : 16,356.21 = 3,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.07/16,356.21 = 3,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.07x = 16,356.21 × 3,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.07x = 49,178,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178,633.03/10,904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.12

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