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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.20, 16,051.83 and 2,910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.20, 16,051.83 and 2,910.01 is: 4,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.20 : 16,051.83 = 2,910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.20/16,051.83 = 2,910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.20x = 16,051.83 × 2,910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.20x = 46,710,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710,985.82/10,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.02

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