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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.60, 16,296.90 and 2,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.60, 16,296.90 and 2,656.60 is: 3,984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.60 : 16,296.90 = 2,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.60/16,296.90 = 2,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.60x = 16,296.90 × 2,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.60x = 43,294,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294,344.54/10,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.90

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