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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.80, 16,263.79 and 2,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.80, 16,263.79 and 2,944.44 is: 4,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.80 : 16,263.79 = 2,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.80/16,263.79 = 2,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.80x = 16,263.79 × 2,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.80x = 47,887,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887,753.83/10,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.96

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