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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.48, 16,391.68 and 3,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.48, 16,391.68 and 3,908.60 is: 5,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.48 : 16,391.68 = 3,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.48/16,391.68 = 3,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.48x = 16,391.68 × 3,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.48x = 64,068,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,068,520.45/10,930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.46

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