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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.06, 16,108.34 and 2,947.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.06, 16,108.34 and 2,947.05 is: 4,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.06 : 16,108.34 = 2,947.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.06/16,108.34 = 2,947.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.06x = 16,108.34 × 2,947.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.06x = 47,472,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,472,068.66/10,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.09

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