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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.43, 16,072.40 and 3,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.43, 16,072.40 and 3,317.92 is: 4,977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.43 : 16,072.40 = 3,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.43/16,072.40 = 3,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.43x = 16,072.40 × 3,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.43x = 53,326,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,326,905.52/10,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.11

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