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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.36, 16,062.62 and 2,917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.36, 16,062.62 and 2,917.24 is: 4,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.36 : 16,062.62 = 2,917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.36/16,062.62 = 2,917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.36x = 16,062.62 × 2,917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.36x = 46,858,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858,517.57/10,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.88

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