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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,715.65, 16,073.28 and 2,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,715.65, 16,073.28 and 2,924.46 is: 4,386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,715.65 : 16,073.28 = 2,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,715.65/16,073.28 = 2,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,715.65x = 16,073.28 × 2,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,715.65x = 47,005,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,664.43/10,715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.64

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