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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,699.48, 16,045.98 and 2,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,699.48, 16,045.98 and 2,907.28 is: 4,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,699.48 : 16,045.98 = 2,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,699.48/16,045.98 = 2,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,699.48x = 16,045.98 × 2,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,699.48x = 46,650,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650,156.73/10,699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.04

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