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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,692.64, 16,038.92 and 2,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,692.64, 16,038.92 and 2,901.45 is: 4,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,692.64 : 16,038.92 = 2,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,692.64/16,038.92 = 2,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,692.64x = 16,038.92 × 2,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,692.64x = 46,536,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536,131.69/10,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.17

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