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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.17, 16,110.54 and 2,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.17, 16,110.54 and 2,950.59 is: 4,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.17 : 16,110.54 = 2,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.17/16,110.54 = 2,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.17x = 16,110.54 × 2,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.17x = 47,535,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535,598.22/10,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.55

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