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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,911.79, 16,368.62 and 3,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,911.79, 16,368.62 and 3,014.30 is: 4,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,911.79 : 16,368.62 = 3,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,911.79/16,368.62 = 3,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,911.79x = 16,368.62 × 3,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,911.79x = 49,339,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339,918.34/10,911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.71

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