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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.36, 16,050.78 and 2,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.36, 16,050.78 and 2,909.52 is: 4,363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.36 : 16,050.78 = 2,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.36/16,050.78 = 2,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.36x = 16,050.78 × 2,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.36x = 46,700,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,700,065.43/10,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.94

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