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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.91, 16,369.73 and 3,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.91, 16,369.73 and 3,016.01 is: 4,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.91 : 16,369.73 = 3,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.91/16,369.73 = 3,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.91x = 16,369.73 × 3,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.91x = 49,371,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371,172.45/10,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.11

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