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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.29, 16,050.38 and 2,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.29, 16,050.38 and 2,909.08 is: 4,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.29 : 16,050.38 = 2,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.29/16,050.38 = 2,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.29x = 16,050.38 × 2,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.29x = 46,691,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691,839.45/10,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.61

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