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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.04, 16,264.60 and 2,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.04, 16,264.60 and 2,947.16 is: 4,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.04 : 16,264.60 = 2,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.04/16,264.60 = 2,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.04x = 16,264.60 × 2,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.04x = 47,934,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,378.54/10,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.34

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