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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.81, 16,033.22 and 2,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.81, 16,033.22 and 2,897.63 is: 4,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.81 : 16,033.22 = 2,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.81/16,033.22 = 2,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.81x = 16,033.22 × 2,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.81x = 46,458,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458,244.61/10,688.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.44

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