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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,790.57, 16,184.53 and 2,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,790.57, 16,184.53 and 2,893.68 is: 4,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,790.57 : 16,184.53 = 2,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,790.57/16,184.53 = 2,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,790.57x = 16,184.53 × 2,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,790.57x = 46,832,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,843.54/10,790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.16

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