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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.84, 16,115.88 and 2,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.84, 16,115.88 and 2,954.26 is: 4,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.84 : 16,115.88 = 2,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.84/16,115.88 = 2,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.84x = 16,115.88 × 2,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.84x = 47,610,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610,499.65/10,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.01

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