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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.72, 16,262.71 and 2,944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.72, 16,262.71 and 2,944.62 is: 4,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.72 : 16,262.71 = 2,944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.72/16,262.71 = 2,944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.72x = 16,262.71 × 2,944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.72x = 47,887,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887,493.76/10,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.97

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