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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,906.95, 16,358.36 and 3,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,906.95, 16,358.36 and 3,007.52 is: 4,510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,906.95 : 16,358.36 = 3,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,906.95/16,358.36 = 3,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,906.95x = 16,358.36 × 3,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,906.95x = 49,198,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,094.87/10,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.71

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