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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,894.08, 16,340.96 and 2,686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,894.08, 16,340.96 and 2,686.08 is: 4,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,894.08 : 16,340.96 = 2,686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,894.08/16,340.96 = 2,686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,894.08x = 16,340.96 × 2,686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,894.08x = 43,893,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,125.84/10,894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.08

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