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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.57, 16,046.64 and 2,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.57, 16,046.64 and 2,905.56 is: 4,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.57 : 16,046.64 = 2,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.57/16,046.64 = 2,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.57x = 16,046.64 × 2,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.57x = 46,624,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,624,475.32/10,698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.01

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