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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.91, 16,263.94 and 2,944.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.91, 16,263.94 and 2,944.55 is: 4,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.91 : 16,263.94 = 2,944.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.91/16,263.94 = 2,944.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.91x = 16,263.94 × 2,944.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.91x = 47,889,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,984.53/10,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.12

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