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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.69, 16,104.66 and 2,840.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.69, 16,104.66 and 2,840.28 is: 4,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.69 : 16,104.66 = 2,840.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.69/16,104.66 = 2,840.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.69x = 16,104.66 × 2,840.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.69x = 45,741,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,741,743.70/10,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.92

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