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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.10, 16,475.85 and 5,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.10, 16,475.85 and 5,445.30 is: 8,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.10 : 16,475.85 = 5,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.10/16,475.85 = 5,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.10x = 16,475.85 × 5,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.10x = 89,715,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,715,946.01/10,991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.60

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