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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.39, 16,116.60 and 2,953.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.39, 16,116.60 and 2,953.21 is: 4,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.39 : 16,116.60 = 2,953.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.39/16,116.60 = 2,953.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.39x = 16,116.60 × 2,953.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.39x = 47,595,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595,704.29/10,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.82

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