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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,686.83, 16,030.25 and 2,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,686.83, 16,030.25 and 2,895.44 is: 4,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,686.83 : 16,030.25 = 2,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,686.83/16,030.25 = 2,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,686.83x = 16,030.25 × 2,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,686.83x = 46,414,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,414,612.58/10,686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.16

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