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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,706.40, 16,059.52 and 2,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,706.40, 16,059.52 and 2,916.32 is: 4,374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,706.40 : 16,059.52 = 2,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,706.40/16,059.52 = 2,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,706.40x = 16,059.52 × 2,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,706.40x = 46,834,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,834,699.37/10,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.46

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