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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.44, 16,056.54 and 2,914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.44, 16,056.54 and 2,914.86 is: 4,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.44 : 16,056.54 = 2,914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.44/16,056.54 = 2,914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.44x = 16,056.54 × 2,914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.44x = 46,802,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802,566.18/10,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.85

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