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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.63, 16,041.26 and 2,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.63, 16,041.26 and 2,902.33 is: 4,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.63 : 16,041.26 = 2,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.63/16,041.26 = 2,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.63x = 16,041.26 × 2,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.63x = 46,557,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,557,030.14/10,693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.72

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