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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,906.58, 16,357.80 and 3,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,906.58, 16,357.80 and 3,007.14 is: 4,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,906.58 : 16,357.80 = 3,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,906.58/16,357.80 = 3,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,906.58x = 16,357.80 × 3,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,906.58x = 49,190,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190,231.83/10,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.14

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