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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.67, 16,109.19 and 2,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.67, 16,109.19 and 2,843.29 is: 4,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.67 : 16,109.19 = 2,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.67/16,109.19 = 2,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.67x = 16,109.19 × 2,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.67x = 45,803,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,098.84/10,740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.45

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