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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,941.77, 16,409.81 and 3,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,941.77, 16,409.81 and 3,044.27 is: 4,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,941.77 : 16,409.81 = 3,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,941.77/16,409.81 = 3,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,941.77x = 16,409.81 × 3,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,941.77x = 49,955,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955,795.02/10,941.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.61

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