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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,734.30, 16,099.62 and 2,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,734.30, 16,099.62 and 2,836.91 is: 4,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,734.30 : 16,099.62 = 2,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,734.30/16,099.62 = 2,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,734.30x = 16,099.62 × 2,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,734.30x = 45,673,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,172.97/10,734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.88

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