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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.84, 16,111.26 and 2,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.84, 16,111.26 and 2,950.26 is: 4,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.84 : 16,111.26 = 2,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.84/16,111.26 = 2,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.84x = 16,111.26 × 2,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.84x = 47,532,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,405.93/10,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.39

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