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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,716.50, 16,074.96 and 2,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,716.50, 16,074.96 and 2,925.52 is: 4,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,716.50 : 16,074.96 = 2,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,716.50/16,074.96 = 2,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,716.50x = 16,074.96 × 2,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,716.50x = 47,027,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027,616.98/10,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.34

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