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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.91, 16,262.44 and 2,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.91, 16,262.44 and 2,943.55 is: 4,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.91 : 16,262.44 = 2,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.91/16,262.44 = 2,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.91x = 16,262.44 × 2,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.91x = 47,869,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869,223.95/10,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.61

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