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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.76, 16,217.64 and 2,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.76, 16,217.64 and 2,603.76 is: 3,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.76 : 16,217.64 = 2,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.76/16,217.64 = 2,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.76x = 16,217.64 × 2,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.76x = 42,226,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226,842.33/10,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.64

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