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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.91, 16,052.87 and 2,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.91, 16,052.87 and 2,910.72 is: 4,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.91 : 16,052.87 = 2,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.91/16,052.87 = 2,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.91x = 16,052.87 × 2,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.91x = 46,725,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725,409.77/10,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.08

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