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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.94, 16,036.02 and 2,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.94, 16,036.02 and 2,901.36 is: 4,351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.94 : 16,036.02 = 2,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.94/16,036.02 = 2,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.94x = 16,036.02 × 2,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.94x = 46,526,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,526,266.99/10,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.53

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