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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.54, 16,267.89 and 2,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.54, 16,267.89 and 2,947.17 is: 4,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.54 : 16,267.89 = 2,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.54/16,267.89 = 2,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.54x = 16,267.89 × 2,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.54x = 47,944,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944,237.37/10,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.05

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