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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.52, 16,385.72 and 3,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.52, 16,385.72 and 3,901.38 is: 5,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.52 : 16,385.72 = 3,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.52/16,385.72 = 3,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.52x = 16,385.72 × 3,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.52x = 63,926,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,926,930.05/10,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.30

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