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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.51, 16,191.93 and 2,898.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.51, 16,191.93 and 2,898.65 is: 4,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.51 : 16,191.93 = 2,898.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.51/16,191.93 = 2,898.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.51x = 16,191.93 × 2,898.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.51x = 46,934,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,789.24/10,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.62

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