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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.97, 16,477.06 and 3,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.97, 16,477.06 and 3,086.51 is: 4,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.97 : 16,477.06 = 3,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.97/16,477.06 = 3,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.97x = 16,477.06 × 3,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.97x = 50,856,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,856,528.08/10,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.07

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