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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,890.78, 16,336.17 and 2,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,890.78, 16,336.17 and 2,682.78 is: 4,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,890.78 : 16,336.17 = 2,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,890.78/16,336.17 = 2,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,890.78x = 16,336.17 × 2,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,890.78x = 43,826,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,826,350.15/10,890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.17

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