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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.54, 16,050.76 and 2,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.54, 16,050.76 and 2,909.33 is: 4,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.54 : 16,050.76 = 2,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.54/16,050.76 = 2,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.54x = 16,050.76 × 2,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.54x = 46,696,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696,870.06/10,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.98

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