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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.75, 16,352.63 and 2,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.75, 16,352.63 and 2,693.75 is: 4,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.75 : 16,352.63 = 2,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.75/16,352.63 = 2,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.75x = 16,352.63 × 2,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.75x = 44,049,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,897.06/10,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.63

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