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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.59, 16,052.39 and 2,910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.59, 16,052.39 and 2,910.41 is: 4,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.59 : 16,052.39 = 2,910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.59/16,052.39 = 2,910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.59x = 16,052.39 × 2,910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.59x = 46,719,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,036.38/10,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.62

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