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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.26, 16,034.40 and 2,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.26, 16,034.40 and 2,900.68 is: 4,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.26 : 16,034.40 = 2,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.26/16,034.40 = 2,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.26x = 16,034.40 × 2,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.26x = 46,510,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510,663.39/10,691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.34

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