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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,695.15, 16,042.66 and 2,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,695.15, 16,042.66 and 2,903.95 is: 4,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,695.15 : 16,042.66 = 2,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,695.15/16,042.66 = 2,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,695.15x = 16,042.66 × 2,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,695.15x = 46,587,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,082.51/10,695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.91

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