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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.91, 16,203.12 and 2,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.91, 16,203.12 and 2,904.44 is: 4,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.91 : 16,203.12 = 2,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.91/16,203.12 = 2,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.91x = 16,203.12 × 2,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.91x = 47,060,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060,989.85/10,801.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.73

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