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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,694.71, 16,042.86 and 2,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,694.71, 16,042.86 and 2,903.32 is: 4,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694.71 : 16,042.86 = 2,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694.71/16,042.86 = 2,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694.71x = 16,042.86 × 2,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694.71x = 46,577,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577,556.30/10,694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.20

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