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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.66, 16,061.43 and 2,916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.66, 16,061.43 and 2,916.45 is: 4,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.66 : 16,061.43 = 2,916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.66/16,061.43 = 2,916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.66x = 16,061.43 × 2,916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.66x = 46,842,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,357.52/10,707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.66

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