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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,712.66, 16,068.90 and 2,921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,712.66, 16,068.90 and 2,921.48 is: 4,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712.66 : 16,068.90 = 2,921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712.66/16,068.90 = 2,921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712.66x = 16,068.90 × 2,921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712.66x = 46,944,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944,969.97/10,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.20

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