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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,909.59, 16,358.91 and 5,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,909.59, 16,358.91 and 5,070.30 is: 7,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,909.59 : 16,358.91 = 5,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,909.59/16,358.91 = 5,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,909.59x = 16,358.91 × 5,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,909.59x = 82,944,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,944,581.37/10,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.91

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