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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,913.21, 16,370.83 and 3,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,913.21, 16,370.83 and 3,016.24 is: 4,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,913.21 : 16,370.83 = 3,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,913.21/16,370.83 = 3,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,913.21x = 16,370.83 × 3,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,913.21x = 49,378,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,378,323.61/10,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.64

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