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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.23, 16,063.52 and 2,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.23, 16,063.52 and 2,917.22 is: 4,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.23 : 16,063.52 = 2,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.23/16,063.52 = 2,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.23x = 16,063.52 × 2,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.23x = 46,860,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,726.91/10,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.33

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