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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908, 16,362.41 and 3,511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908, 16,362.41 and 3,511.89 is: 5,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908 : 16,362.41 = 3,511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908/16,362.41 = 3,511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908x = 16,362.41 × 3,511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908x = 57,462,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,462,966.50/10,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.97

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