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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.54, 16,263.39 and 2,944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.54, 16,263.39 and 2,944.17 is: 4,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.54 : 16,263.39 = 2,944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.54/16,263.39 = 2,944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.54x = 16,263.39 × 2,944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.54x = 47,882,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,184.94/10,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.55

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