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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.94, 16,106.73 and 2,946.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.94, 16,106.73 and 2,946.46 is: 4,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.94 : 16,106.73 = 2,946.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.94/16,106.73 = 2,946.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.94x = 16,106.73 × 2,946.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.94x = 47,457,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,835.68/10,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.64

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