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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,715.88, 16,073.82 and 2,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,715.88, 16,073.82 and 2,924.70 is: 4,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,715.88 : 16,073.82 = 2,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,715.88/16,073.82 = 2,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,715.88x = 16,073.82 × 2,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,715.88x = 47,011,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011,101.35/10,715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.05

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