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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,715.94, 16,074.36 and 2,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,715.94, 16,074.36 and 2,924.73 is: 4,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,715.94 : 16,074.36 = 2,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,715.94/16,074.36 = 2,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,715.94x = 16,074.36 × 2,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,715.94x = 47,013,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,013,162.92/10,715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.22

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