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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.20, 16,050.18 and 2,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.20, 16,050.18 and 2,803.88 is: 4,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.20 : 16,050.18 = 2,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.20/16,050.18 = 2,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.20x = 16,050.18 × 2,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.20x = 45,002,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002,778.70/10,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.40

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