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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.98, 16,361.33 and 3,886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.98, 16,361.33 and 3,886.38 is: 5,830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.98 : 16,361.33 = 3,886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.98/16,361.33 = 3,886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.98x = 16,361.33 × 3,886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.98x = 63,586,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586,326.25/10,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.41

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