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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.89, 16,358.36 and 3,510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.89, 16,358.36 and 3,510.63 is: 5,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.89 : 16,358.36 = 3,510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.89/16,358.36 = 3,510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.89x = 16,358.36 × 3,510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.89x = 57,428,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,428,149.37/10,907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.83

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