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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.08, 16,038.36 and 2,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.08, 16,038.36 and 2,902.68 is: 4,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.08 : 16,038.36 = 2,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.08/16,038.36 = 2,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.08x = 16,038.36 × 2,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.08x = 46,554,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554,226.80/10,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.68

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