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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.91, 16,357.37 and 3,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.91, 16,357.37 and 3,510.02 is: 5,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.91 : 16,357.37 = 3,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.91/16,357.37 = 3,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.91x = 16,357.37 × 3,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.91x = 57,414,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414,596.51/10,904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.02

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