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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.26, 16,354.88 and 2,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.26, 16,354.88 and 2,695.26 is: 4,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.26 : 16,354.88 = 2,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.26/16,354.88 = 2,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.26x = 16,354.88 × 2,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.26x = 44,080,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080,653.87/10,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.89

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