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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,696.68, 16,044.96 and 2,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,696.68, 16,044.96 and 2,905.46 is: 4,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,696.68 : 16,044.96 = 2,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,696.68/16,044.96 = 2,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,696.68x = 16,044.96 × 2,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,696.68x = 46,617,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,989.48/10,696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.17

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