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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,734.56, 16,099.98 and 2,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,734.56, 16,099.98 and 2,837.16 is: 4,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,734.56 : 16,099.98 = 2,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,734.56/16,099.98 = 2,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,734.56x = 16,099.98 × 2,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,734.56x = 45,678,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678,219.26/10,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.25

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