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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,906.91, 16,360.37 and 3,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,906.91, 16,360.37 and 3,512.02 is: 5,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,906.91 : 16,360.37 = 3,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,906.91/16,360.37 = 3,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,906.91x = 16,360.37 × 3,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,906.91x = 57,457,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,946.65/10,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.03

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