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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,734.68, 16,100.16 and 2,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,734.68, 16,100.16 and 2,837.28 is: 4,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,734.68 : 16,100.16 = 2,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,734.68/16,100.16 = 2,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,734.68x = 16,100.16 × 2,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,734.68x = 45,680,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680,661.96/10,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.43

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