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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803, 16,204.50 and 2,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803, 16,204.50 and 2,595 is: 3,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803 : 16,204.50 = 2,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803/16,204.50 = 2,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803x = 16,204.50 × 2,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803x = 42,050,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050,677.50/10,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.50

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