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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.67, 16,098.77 and 2,940.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.67, 16,098.77 and 2,940.66 is: 4,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.67 : 16,098.77 = 2,940.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.67/16,098.77 = 2,940.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.67x = 16,098.77 × 2,940.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.67x = 47,341,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,008.99/10,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.51

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