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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.24, 16,039.86 and 2,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.24, 16,039.86 and 2,902.06 is: 4,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.24 : 16,039.86 = 2,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.24/16,039.86 = 2,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.24x = 16,039.86 × 2,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.24x = 46,548,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,636.11/10,693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.09

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