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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,696.62, 16,044.87 and 2,905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,696.62, 16,044.87 and 2,905.43 is: 4,358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,696.62 : 16,044.87 = 2,905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,696.62/16,044.87 = 2,905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,696.62x = 16,044.87 × 2,905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,696.62x = 46,617,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,246.64/10,696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.13

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