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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.96, 16,067.77 and 2,920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.96, 16,067.77 and 2,920.77 is: 4,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.96 : 16,067.77 = 2,920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.96/16,067.77 = 2,920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.96x = 16,067.77 × 2,920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.96x = 46,930,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930,245.98/10,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.11

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