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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.59, 16,056.89 and 2,913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.59, 16,056.89 and 2,913.41 is: 4,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.59 : 16,056.89 = 2,913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.59/16,056.89 = 2,913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.59x = 16,056.89 × 2,913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.59x = 46,780,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,303.89/10,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.12

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