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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,695.08, 16,042.62 and 2,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,695.08, 16,042.62 and 2,903.88 is: 4,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,695.08 : 16,042.62 = 2,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,695.08/16,042.62 = 2,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,695.08x = 16,042.62 × 2,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,695.08x = 46,585,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,843.37/10,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.82

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