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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,739.98, 16,109.97 and 2,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,739.98, 16,109.97 and 2,949 is: 4,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,739.98 : 16,109.97 = 2,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,739.98/16,109.97 = 2,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,739.98x = 16,109.97 × 2,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,739.98x = 47,508,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508,301.53/10,739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.50

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