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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.20, 16,451.10 and 10,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.20, 16,451.10 and 10,508.40 is: 15,785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.20 : 16,451.10 = 10,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.20/16,451.10 = 10,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.20x = 16,451.10 × 10,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.20x = 172,874,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,874,739.24/10,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,785.92

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