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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,743.96, 16,114.08 and 2,950.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,743.96, 16,114.08 and 2,950.95 is: 4,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,743.96 : 16,114.08 = 2,950.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,743.96/16,114.08 = 2,950.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,743.96x = 16,114.08 × 2,950.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,743.96x = 47,551,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551,844.38/10,743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.91

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