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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.54, 16,052.26 and 2,910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.54, 16,052.26 and 2,910.33 is: 4,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.54 : 16,052.26 = 2,910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.54/16,052.26 = 2,910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.54x = 16,052.26 × 2,910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.54x = 46,717,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,717,373.85/10,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.48

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