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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.86, 16,067.79 and 2,921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.86, 16,067.79 and 2,921.82 is: 4,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.86 : 16,067.79 = 2,921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.86/16,067.79 = 2,921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.86x = 16,067.79 × 2,921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.86x = 46,947,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947,190.18/10,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.73

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