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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.50, 16,117.68 and 2,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.50, 16,117.68 and 2,953.32 is: 4,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.50 : 16,117.68 = 2,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.50/16,117.68 = 2,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.50x = 16,117.68 × 2,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.50x = 47,600,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,600,666.70/10,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.24

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