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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.28, 16,348.96 and 2,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.28, 16,348.96 and 2,691.28 is: 4,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.28 : 16,348.96 = 2,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.28/16,348.96 = 2,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.28x = 16,348.96 × 2,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.28x = 43,999,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,629.07/10,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.93

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