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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.12, 16,357.44 and 2,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.12, 16,357.44 and 2,697.12 is: 4,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.12 : 16,357.44 = 2,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.12/16,357.44 = 2,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.12x = 16,357.44 × 2,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.12x = 44,117,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117,978.57/10,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.62

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