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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.07, 16,036.40 and 2,899.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.07, 16,036.40 and 2,899.89 is: 4,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.07 : 16,036.40 = 2,899.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.07/16,036.40 = 2,899.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.07x = 16,036.40 × 2,899.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.07x = 46,503,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503,781.50/10,691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.78

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