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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,694.64, 16,042.76 and 2,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,694.64, 16,042.76 and 2,903.34 is: 4,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694.64 : 16,042.76 = 2,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694.64/16,042.76 = 2,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694.64x = 16,042.76 × 2,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694.64x = 46,577,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577,586.82/10,694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.23

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