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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.13, 16,201.94 and 2,903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.13, 16,201.94 and 2,903.65 is: 4,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.13 : 16,201.94 = 2,903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.13/16,201.94 = 2,903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.13x = 16,201.94 × 2,903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.13x = 47,044,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044,763.08/10,801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.54

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