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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,909.92, 16,358.04 and 5,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,909.92, 16,358.04 and 5,059.02 is: 7,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,909.92 : 16,358.04 = 5,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,909.92/16,358.04 = 5,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,909.92x = 16,358.04 × 5,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,909.92x = 82,755,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,755,651.52/10,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.36

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