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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.97, 16,272.09 and 2,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.97, 16,272.09 and 2,950.87 is: 4,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.97 : 16,272.09 = 2,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.97/16,272.09 = 2,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.97x = 16,272.09 × 2,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.97x = 48,016,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,822.22/10,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.34

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