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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.94, 16,062.32 and 2,916.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.94, 16,062.32 and 2,916.69 is: 4,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.94 : 16,062.32 = 2,916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.94/16,062.32 = 2,916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.94x = 16,062.32 × 2,916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.94x = 46,848,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848,808.12/10,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.15

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