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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,689.67, 16,035.41 and 2,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,689.67, 16,035.41 and 2,793.24 is: 4,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,689.67 : 16,035.41 = 2,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,689.67/16,035.41 = 2,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,689.67x = 16,035.41 × 2,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,689.67x = 44,790,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,748.63/10,689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.10

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