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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.24, 16,038.72 and 2,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.24, 16,038.72 and 2,901.24 is: 4,351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.24 : 16,038.72 = 2,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.24/16,038.72 = 2,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.24x = 16,038.72 × 2,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.24x = 46,532,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532,176.01/10,692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.96

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