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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.28, 16,063.62 and 2,917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.28, 16,063.62 and 2,917.16 is: 4,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.28 : 16,063.62 = 2,917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.28/16,063.62 = 2,917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.28x = 16,063.62 × 2,917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.28x = 46,860,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,149.72/10,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.07

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