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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.34, 16,362.33 and 2,700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.34, 16,362.33 and 2,700.34 is: 4,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.34 : 16,362.33 = 2,700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.34/16,362.33 = 2,700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.34x = 16,362.33 × 2,700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.34x = 44,183,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,854.19/10,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.47

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