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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.81, 16,024.44 and 2,893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.81, 16,024.44 and 2,893.23 is: 4,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.81 : 16,024.44 = 2,893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.81/16,024.44 = 2,893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.81x = 16,024.44 × 2,893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.81x = 46,362,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,362,390.54/10,683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.50

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