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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.08, 16,051.68 and 2,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.08, 16,051.68 and 2,910.24 is: 4,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.08 : 16,051.68 = 2,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.08/16,051.68 = 2,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.08x = 16,051.68 × 2,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.08x = 46,714,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,714,241.20/10,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.97

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