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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.96, 16,362.30 and 3,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.96, 16,362.30 and 3,011.07 is: 4,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.96 : 16,362.30 = 3,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.96/16,362.30 = 3,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.96x = 16,362.30 × 3,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.96x = 49,267,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,267,985.87/10,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.70

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