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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.39, 16,488.10 and 3,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.39, 16,488.10 and 3,094.03 is: 4,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.39 : 16,488.10 = 3,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.39/16,488.10 = 3,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.39x = 16,488.10 × 3,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.39x = 51,014,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014,593.60/10,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.32

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