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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.66, 16,062.93 and 2,917.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.66, 16,062.93 and 2,917.45 is: 4,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.66 : 16,062.93 = 2,917.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.66/16,062.93 = 2,917.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.66x = 16,062.93 × 2,917.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.66x = 46,862,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,795.13/10,708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.16

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