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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.91, 16,198.53 and 2,903.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.91, 16,198.53 and 2,903.03 is: 4,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.91 : 16,198.53 = 2,903.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.91/16,198.53 = 2,903.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.91x = 16,198.53 × 2,903.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.91x = 47,024,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,024,737.55/10,799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.18

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