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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.10, 16,355.79 and 3,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.10, 16,355.79 and 3,114.09 is: 4,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.10 : 16,355.79 = 3,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.10/16,355.79 = 3,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.10x = 16,355.79 × 3,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.10x = 50,933,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933,402.08/10,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.75

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