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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.03, 16,055.56 and 2,806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.03, 16,055.56 and 2,806.39 is: 4,209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.03 : 16,055.56 = 2,806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.03/16,055.56 = 2,806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.03x = 16,055.56 × 2,806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.03x = 45,058,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,163.03/10,704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.46

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