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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.41, 16,202.37 and 2,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.41, 16,202.37 and 2,903.94 is: 4,355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.41 : 16,202.37 = 2,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.41/16,202.37 = 2,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.41x = 16,202.37 × 2,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.41x = 47,050,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050,710.34/10,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.98

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