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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,910.02, 16,362.78 and 3,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,910.02, 16,362.78 and 3,117.10 is: 4,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,910.02 : 16,362.78 = 3,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,910.02/16,362.78 = 3,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,910.02x = 16,362.78 × 3,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,910.02x = 51,004,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004,421.54/10,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.01

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