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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,696.58, 16,044.87 and 2,905.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,696.58, 16,044.87 and 2,905.38 is: 4,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,696.58 : 16,044.87 = 2,905.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,696.58/16,044.87 = 2,905.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,696.58x = 16,044.87 × 2,905.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,696.58x = 46,616,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616,444.40/10,696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.07

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