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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.52, 16,105.98 and 2,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.52, 16,105.98 and 2,946.34 is: 4,419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.52 : 16,105.98 = 2,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.52/16,105.98 = 2,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.52x = 16,105.98 × 2,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.52x = 47,453,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453,693.11/10,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.43

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