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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.72, 16,064.28 and 2,918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.72, 16,064.28 and 2,918.52 is: 4,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.72 : 16,064.28 = 2,918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.72/16,064.28 = 2,918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.72x = 16,064.28 × 2,918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.72x = 46,883,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,922.47/10,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.70

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