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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.66, 16,040.42 and 2,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.66, 16,040.42 and 2,902.46 is: 4,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.66 : 16,040.42 = 2,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.66/16,040.42 = 2,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.66x = 16,040.42 × 2,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.66x = 46,556,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,677.43/10,693.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.67

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