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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,685.28, 16,027.32 and 2,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,685.28, 16,027.32 and 2,893.52 is: 4,340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,685.28 : 16,027.32 = 2,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,685.28/16,027.32 = 2,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,685.28x = 16,027.32 × 2,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,685.28x = 46,375,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,370.97/10,685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.12

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