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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.06, 16,141.96 and 2,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.06, 16,141.96 and 2,969.94 is: 4,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.06 : 16,141.96 = 2,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.06/16,141.96 = 2,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.06x = 16,141.96 × 2,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.06x = 47,940,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940,652.68/10,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.01

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