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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.03, 16,119.33 and 2,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.03, 16,119.33 and 2,954.79 is: 4,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.03 : 16,119.33 = 2,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.03/16,119.33 = 2,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.03x = 16,119.33 × 2,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.03x = 47,629,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,629,235.09/10,746.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.26

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