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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.38, 16,110.26 and 2,948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.38, 16,110.26 and 2,948.38 is: 4,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.38 : 16,110.26 = 2,948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.38/16,110.26 = 2,948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.38x = 16,110.26 × 2,948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.38x = 47,499,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499,168.38/10,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.07

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