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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,910.29, 16,366.38 and 3,012.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,910.29, 16,366.38 and 3,012.81 is: 4,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,910.29 : 16,366.38 = 3,012.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,910.29/16,366.38 = 3,012.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,910.29x = 16,366.38 × 3,012.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,910.29x = 49,308,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,308,793.33/10,910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.48

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