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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.36, 16,038.54 and 2,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.36, 16,038.54 and 2,901.78 is: 4,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.36 : 16,038.54 = 2,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.36/16,038.54 = 2,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.36x = 16,038.54 × 2,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.36x = 46,540,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,314.60/10,692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.67

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