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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.83, 16,362.35 and 3,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.83, 16,362.35 and 3,511.72 is: 5,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.83 : 16,362.35 = 3,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.83/16,362.35 = 3,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.83x = 16,362.35 × 3,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.83x = 57,459,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,459,991.74/10,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.77

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