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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.23, 16,050.11 and 2,910.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.23, 16,050.11 and 2,910.03 is: 4,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.23 : 16,050.11 = 2,910.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.23/16,050.11 = 2,910.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.23x = 16,050.11 × 2,910.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.23x = 46,706,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706,287.05/10,702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.16

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