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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,697.24, 16,046.04 and 2,905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,697.24, 16,046.04 and 2,905.86 is: 4,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,697.24 : 16,046.04 = 2,905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,697.24/16,046.04 = 2,905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,697.24x = 16,046.04 × 2,905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,697.24x = 46,627,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,627,545.79/10,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.84

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