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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.70, 16,052.55 and 2,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.70, 16,052.55 and 2,804.20 is: 4,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.70 : 16,052.55 = 2,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.70/16,052.55 = 2,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.70x = 16,052.55 × 2,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.70x = 45,014,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,014,560.71/10,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.30

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