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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.94, 16,296.90 and 2,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.94, 16,296.90 and 2,967.40 is: 4,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.94 : 16,296.90 = 2,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.94/16,296.90 = 2,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.94x = 16,296.90 × 2,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.94x = 48,359,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359,430.30/10,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.96

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